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to Henry Knox
23 April 1774
Davenport, John, ?-1830
Asks Knox to forward an important letter. Addressed to Hugh Knox, Bookseller & Stationer.
GLC02437.00140
14 June 1774
Parker, Robert, fl. 1774
Asks Knox to give his papers to the man who delivered this letter.
GLC02437.00153
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 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
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
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 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 Sylvia Weiner
19 August 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
Moe responds to Sylvia's previous letter. He hopes her father is feeling better and that her mother gets a chance to ease up soon but doesn't think it's possible. He hopes Joe gets over his setback and acknowledges that's it must feel strange that...
GLC09414.0751
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
to Mary Lawyer
December 19, 1968
Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020
One letter from Gerald Handy to Mary Lawyer dated December 19, 1968. Handy addresses her as his mother-in-law. He hasn't received any letters from them and really wants one. He mentions he worked in the mail room last night with another soldier from...
GLC09908.04
to unknown
1861-1865
Moore, John, 1826-1907
Postscript to an unknown letter, stating that he was not present at Lee's surrender, but was with Sherman when Johnston surrendered.
GLC04195.54
to Bell Wharton
9 March 1864
Possibly written by Joseph Maitland, based on content. Begins letter to Bell with a love poem, "Old Song." Tells her that he was thinking of her and the song came into his mind, especially because of the lines, "'never till life and memory perish...
GLC03523.10.115
to Amos J. Harding
1 April 1863
Lyon, J.J., fl. 1863
Yesterday, Lyon received Harding's letter containing vouchers; very glad to hear from Harding. Was pleasantly located at Rolla, Missouri for two weeks when they "received orders emanating from the War Department to report to Major General Grant at...
GLC02178.01
February 18, 1944
V-Mail. Sylvia claims it was a lovely day and a little warmer. Still has no mail from Moe. Reports on friends he asked about in one of his last letters. Had to interview someone at work, between the malcontents who are all that is left at work...
GLC09414.0166
to Jerry Cooper
February 5, 1861
Edwards, Amanda Jane, fl. 1861
re: a love letter
GLC02179.01.007
to Catherine Greene
4 September 1779
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Written by Major General Greene to his wife Catharine. Says she must be away or he would have received a letter from her. Says her last letter was very melancholy. Believes she would not leave him under this impression for a month if she feels...
GLC05624
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 Bruce Elmore
1863
Elmore, Libbie, fl. 1861-1865
She asks him to send her letters home and talks of a special wine she makes.
GLC06588.301
to Damuth family
Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913
Writes short note to his family with information about directing letters to the Wisconsin Volunteers.
GLC03523.14.83
to Father
September 3, 1861
Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868
In his letter, Frederic Pearce writes that the 36th Ohio Regiment will be getting a new Colonel, [George] Crook. The letter is written on blue paper.
GLC00066.138
5 June 1773
Miller, William, fl. 1773
Follow-up to his 15 May 1773 letter (see GLC02437.00059) in which he requested magazines and notebooks. Asks Knox if he received the letter.
GLC02437.00071
to Moe Weiner
29 May 1943
Doyle, James M., fl. 1943
James Doyle writes from North Africa, saying that the treatment is very good there. They have excellent rations and the champagne is very good. He brags throughout the whole letter.
GLC09414.1543
to James Lovell re: dispatches from France, conduct of Northern army in Vermont
1777/08/18
Whipple, William, 1730-1785
Draft, unsigned, with slash through the letter. Noted at bottom "but this is not a true Copy."
GLC06905
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