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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." Thanks his father for the bonds as well as the large check for his birthday. He's hoping to get a folder and send them to be deposited as soon as he is able. He and his crew had their weekly passes canceled indefinitely. He...

GLC09620.069

to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 14, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, his relationship with Naomi, and responding to their previous letter.

GLC09662.261

to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, and Ken Marks

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, and Ken (if he's still home)." Writes that Ken and Bunny are "darn lucky kids," and he wishes he could've been there in person. They've had a tough break on the weather, and haven't been able to fly. However, to the class'...

GLC09620.049

to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated September 18, 1941. Thanks her for her previous letters and describes how battalion supply works.

GLC09662.080

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe had a steak dinner, and went to the movies. He mentions the Germans and the Russians, and responded to Sylvia's letters.

GLC09414.0701

To Mother

The writer of the letter writes to his mother that he is working 7 days a week. He earns $1.20 an hour. He says that is is raining up here but it is not very cold. He tells his mother to sell corn if she can so that he can keep the money he earns and...

GLC09581.25

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is preparing for furlough tomorrow. He writes that he enclosed a photo and negative but it is not included with the letter.

GLC09414.0982

to Estelle Spero

Apologizes for brevity of letter, explaining that he has spent the evening with Joe, Percy Hamburger and Julie Zimmerman reminiscing old times.

GLC09120.043

to Sister

Reports that he is in good health. Tells her that he has enclosed a couple of photographs in the letter, which are no longer with the letter. Writes, "I will send you Piano in it providing I can get an envelope large enough to hold it. As I have got...

GLC03523.08.67

to Asa Smith

Written by William to his brother Asa. References receiving Asa's letter. Hopes the mud is no deeper than it is where he is. Says he almost got stuck with a team of 6 horses at Arlington. Says "25 negroes went out beyond our camp to cut wood for the...

GLC03742.07

to Hortensia Richards

One letter from Leonard H. Richards to Hortensia Richards dated October 7, circa 1860-1865.

GLC03523.29.001

to: F. W. Stuart.

Thinks that all the rebel forces have not arrived yet. Some fighting has been going on while he writes the letter. Written at Big Shanty Camp.

GLC06268.12

to Mr. Booth

The author thanks him for his letter, and he accepts Booth's apology "for the little adjective you have seen proper to affix to my name." He comments on Mr. Mass's despondency because a lady's flirtations with another man.

GLC03347.31

to Henry Knox

Declares that he received Knox's last letter, and would like to ask him to forward to the President a copy of a letter from Governor [John] Hancock, which he transcribes on the bottom half of the page. Hancock's letter recommends Barrett for a job...

GLC02437.04249

to his wife

Writes a reply to her two letters, to be sent by Uncle Merton. Agrees that his letters have been unfortunate because very few have made it through the mails. He mentions that Uncle Merton has been to Richmond to see Bruce who is stationed three miles...

GLC06582.18

to Darling

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated December 15, 1944. Pertains to willing himself to write more letters and the dog that is part of their squadron.

GLC09662.642

to his wife

Notes that he received Mary's last letter. Reports that he just got back from Atlanta, and when he gets paid he will resign. Says that he wants to see his child.

GLC05981.52

to John Brooks

Marked "private." Received his recent letter, and apologizes that his business difficulties have prevented him from answering his questions. Comments on several issues Brooks brought up in his letter regarding new appointments of military officers...

GLC02437.05442

to Eliza Cook

Writes how the ink is freezing in his pen's point and it is visible in the letter. Reports on possible campaigns. Is frustrated with the mail which he calls "uncertain" and he "must learn to endure although I am inpatient when I do not get letters...

GLC02570.36

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to an educational union meeting. This letter also features sketched stick figures of her taking a shower and then returning to write the letter.

GLC09414.0633

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated February 25, 1969. In an explicit letter he writes how much he loves her and can't wait to get home to her. He asks if there is something wrong and apologizes for sending her a "Dear John" letter. He...

GLC09908.18

[Collection of Alfred Jones, surgeon in the 17th Tennessee Regiment] Decimalized .001-.130]

Includes postwar papers. Some signatures have been removed. The letters contain battle content for Murfreesboro (3 and 12 January 1863) and Chickamauga (1 October 1863). During the war Jones wooed and married Maxine Harris. The collection reveals...

GLC03135.13

to Rebecca E. Hackett

One letter addressed to Rebecca E. Hackett from William C. Hackett dated Frankford, K.Y., September 10, 1862. Requests for her to save his letters for him to read if he should be able to return home.

GLC04559.007

to Mrs. William H. Heyer

One letter addressed to Rachel Heyer from William H. Heyer dated March 2, 1945. States how much mail he has received and is expecting to answer her letters soon. A second letter is attached dated August 13 from Richard Heyer addressed to Rachel...

GLC09903.28

to Mary B. Van Valkenburgh

Gerrit writes as a prisoner of war in Ohio to his mother. He references his mother's letter from January 11, 1865, and says the other letters mentioned in the January 11th letter never reached him. He declares that "It is a source of sorrow to me...

GLC00686.14