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to Blanche Kelso Bruce
09 November 1875-14 November 1875
Natch, E.P., fl. 1875
This is a series of two letters, and a separate docket. All three concern the post office and appointment to political posts.
GLC09400.056
to Henry Knox
18 September 1777
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Worries that her letters might fall into enemy hands. Reports that she and their daughter, Lucy, are in good health. Beseeches Henry to send for her. Notes that she has forwarded "six or seven letters" to Henry.
GLC02437.00651
To Governor William Plumer
January 10, 1813
Adams, John, 1735-1826
In the letter, Adams discusses New York State, party, and sectionalism.
GLC00639.02
to Ken Brown
12 June 1953
Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980
One typewritten letter to Ken Brown from Jesse Owens dated June 12, 1953. Thanks Brown for a previous letter. Letterhead is from the State Athletic Commission of Illinois. Refers to a flood where people may receive better housing due to the damage...
GLC09798.03
to Sylvia Weiner
11 March 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe reports that the battle for the bridgehead over the Rhine has begun. He also corrects her usage of the word "assail" in her last letter, and agrees that it is sad about Mildred's kid brother who is "missing in action."
GLC09414.1349
to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff
February 7, 1945
Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 7, 1945. He writes that the mail has been light lately but he received a letter from Arvilla Good with photos of her, Johnny, and Ed. He received...
GLC09611.401
to Amanda Wilkinson
1 January 1862
Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
Written at Camp Michigan, Virginia. It is the first full year in which he can call her his wife. He is not sad that he has to send his money home. Notes that the other men spend most of their money and do not send it home. States that some of the...
GLC03523.13.030
to Franklin B. Sanborn
March 18, 1885
Brown, John Jr., 1821-1895
Brown critiques Sanborn's book for having too many of John Brown's personal letters. He read part of Sanborn's manuscript for "The Life and Letters of John Brown" out loud to his brother Owen. They both worry readers may get bored of so many letters...
GLC00929.02
To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh
04 July 1943
Conner, Herbert C., 1916-1944
Conner writes that he is said to hear that Bell Dorroh's mill burned, and that one of his hands was responsible for burning it. He asks Nueal how everyone is at home. He specifically wonders how Francis is, and asks if she has married. He writes "I...
GLC09581.20
To Ardena Mae Fouts
March 20, 1944
Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997
Augsberger expresses his love for Ardena, and tells her how much he misses her. He says that he will not be writing as often because "I am doing a job now that keeps me on the road a lot...I will write you though as much as I possibly can." He...
GLC09569.37
March 25, 1944
Augsberger writes that he is worried because he has not heard from Ardena since a little over a week ago. He asks her to write as often as she can. He inquires if she has had any pictures taken lately, and writes, "as the British say 'get cracking'...
GLC09569.39
to James Fishback, Lexington, KY
September 19, 1816
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Jefferson denies a statement attributed to him that he had heard atheism discussed by French bishops at a table. Fishback, a Kentucky minister and politician, maintained that "by corruption in religion" all of Europe had "gravitated into atheism."...
GLC00180
to Eleanor Hammond
December 1, 1864
Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865
Received two letters from her last night, one dated 11/23/64 and the other 11/25/64. Happy she included four extra postage stamps in one of them. Leg is "almost well." Weather is "very warm." Has recovered from his cold. Beef for dinner tonight. If...
GLC09273.12
13 August 1861
Tells his wife that he is continually thinking of her, and that the thought of being with her again gives him courage. A young man whom his wife had written about in one of her letters was killed from a shot to the head in the 1st Michigan Infantry...
GLC03523.13.010
to Maria
February 15, 1864
Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865
planning to go to Cinncinatti for a week. has been writing a letter for the Captain's "darky" to his sweetheart. would like to be in Washington if they get orders to leave Cumberland.
GLC08311.13
to William P. Sayles
December 8, 1863
Sayles, Sumner, fl. 1862-1868
Writes to his father from camp. Informs him that he sent ten dollars home. Complains about how long it has been since he has received any letters from the Silases family. Writes that a man named Knapp is a fool for trying to recruit all the...
GLC03523.32.28
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
7 March 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia answers previous letters of Moe's, mentions taxes and a trip to the movies with Ben.
GLC09414.0194
to Daniel Ruggles
15 May 1862
Reagan, John H. (John Henninger), 1818-1905
Reagan, postmaster general of the Confederacy, informs General Ruggles that his letter of 23 April (accompanied by a letter from Ruggles's son and a sealed letter to Confederate President Jefferson Davis), have arrived. Relates that he will present...
GLC02469.19
26 November 1943
Moe received a letter from Lilian and was reminded of her anniversary as well. He writes that he also received letters from Sylvia and they helped the weekend pass. He notes that she must have worked on the car for four hours.
GLC09414.0833
20 April 1789
Weedon, George, 1734-1793
Introduces Mr. John Mortimer, the bearer of the letter. Explains that Mortimer is a member of a respectable family that lives near Weedon, and he is taking a tour as far as Boston before returning to go into business, particularly exports and...
GLC02437.04184
22 December 1788
McClure, David, 1748-1820
Reverend McClure, a childhood friend of Knox, writes a letter of reacquaintance and reminiscence: "I sometimes call to mind those scenes of innocent amusement & play, in which we were mutually engaged when we were boys..." Praises Knox's service to...
GLC02437.04059
[Correspondence between the Committee for the sale of Eastern lands, Royal Flint and Henry Jackson]
3 April 1792-6 April 1792
Flint, Royal, 1754-1797
Marked "copy." Contains three letters. The first, by Royal Flint, written on 3 April, relates that he has been told by Henry Jackson that the Committee has agreed to sell them certain state-owned lands in Maine, and he authorizes Jackson to...
GLC02437.05395
to A. Leonard
25 July 1863
Storrs, E., fl. 1863
contains two letters both from E. Storrs. Second one dated 26 July 1863
GLC09182.11
28 August 1943
Moe gushes about the sketch Sylvia made of Polgar's Palace in her previous letter, and showed it to his friends. He also mentions the first intelligent women he has met since he came into the army. Thanks Sylvia for the package, including the socks.
GLC09414.0761
to Joyce Robinson
February 4, 1970
DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016
Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He writes that he wishes he could send a long letter but is running out of paper and asks Joyce to put in some when next she writes. They should be going into a fire base soon and he can't wait...
GLC09626.20
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