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to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated April 6, 1865. Related to his rheumatism.

GLC04559.048

to Richard H. Jackson

This is a letter from the father of a friend of his who is also fighting in the war. He is glad that so far Richard and John have been spared.

GLC07705.315

to his family

Writes from the "White House" that they are about to march to Fort Monroe 75-80 miles away and that his family should expect no letter for a few days.

GLC03603.247

to Elvira Winegar

He has had a bad cold for the last few days. He has not received a letter from her in a while. In a day or two, he expects to go to Mobile.

GLC01014.172

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated August 17, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her and can't wait to see her. He is sad to hear that Bob and Terry broke up. He also mentions that he saw the U.S. Seventh Fleet...

GLC09908.40

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated October 25, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her. He hopes she is feeling better and wonders what she was sick from. He also mentions that there is only another 37 days until...

GLC09908.46

to Rebecca Frick

Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Wishes that his aunt would send him a five dollar bill in tomorrow's mail. Reports that he received a letter from John, whom with another company, is occupying a very dangerous position at...

GLC02016.022

to Margaret Harris

One letter addressed to Margaret Harris dated Houston, September 9, 1863.

GLC03135.10.130

to unknown

The first few lines of the letter are faded and illegible. The letter is written on military stationary, printed at the top is "Eighty-Fourth Regiment, P.V. Col WM. G. Murray." The letter informs the recipient that a friend, Bill Cummings, was ill...

GLC03058.05

to James Lovell

Recipient inferred from content and because the collection is described as letters to or from Lovell, a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts. Wadsworth, pastor of the First Church at Danvers, thanks Lovell for his last letter. Congratulates him...

GLC01450.020.03

to Mary

Describes the retreat through Maryland and Pennsylvania. Mentions the plentiful food. Describes the battle of Gettysburg & retreat. Written in pencil. May be missing conclusion. Author assumed based on letters of similar handwriting and content...

GLC02082.38

to Harriet Moore

References her previous letter. A playful letter in response to Harriet's account of a fair at home. Says their boring existence continues and that the only distraction is going fishing 7 or 8 miles outside of Charleston. Says that "The white troops...

GLC03836.65

to James Madison

In the letter, Edmund Pendleton provides thanks for a personal favor, discusses government and finances of Virginia, and mentions rumors of British troop movements. Sir Guy Carleton is also mentioned.

GLC00099.103

to unknown

Requests that recipient inform him if he has written to Mr. Morris to demand the engines with the late improvements. Also asks if recipient has sent them his letter.

GLC02287

to Homer H. Stuart

Blanchard discusses living the Christian life. He focuses on how worldly suffering brings you closer to salvation, because it is partaking in Christ's suffering. Last page of a longer letter.

GLC05508.040

to Joseph B. Varnum

Asks Varnum to name him to a collectorship of the neighboring counties while reminding him how he had been displaced from another position. Illegible words inhibit proper interpretation of letter.

GLC03845.13

to Jasper Allison

One letter from Eben Allison to Jasper Allison dated March 18, 1864. Describes his horse being hit by a bullet during a charge.

GLC03523.24.088

to Folks

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Mrs. Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough, March 24, 1863.

GLC03523.38.28

to Folks

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Mrs. Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Alexandria, Va., April 2, 1863.

GLC03523.38.29

to Folks

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Mrs. Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough April 12, 1863.

GLC03523.38.32

to Father and Mother

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Mrs. Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated Camp Slough, June 21, 1863.

GLC03523.38.50

to Son

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, July 16, 1863. Mentions insurrections in the north.

GLC03523.38.54

to Father and Mother

One letter addressed to Lucius F. and Adaline M. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated New Orleans, La., February 29, 1864.

GLC03523.38.89

to Brother and Sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell addressed to his brother and sister dated Camp of 121st N.Y. Vol., January 14, 1864.

GLC05195.130

to Brother and Sister

One letter from Jonathan Bunnell addressed to his brother and sister dated On Picket 1/2 Miles from Camp, February, 12, 1864.

GLC05195.142