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Circa. May 1942
Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945)
to Estelle Spero
Describes an incident earlier in the day when had been called into the classification office, where he had been grilled about his Russian roots.
GLC09120.020
circa 1850-1860
Cope, Charles W., (1811-1890)
Departure of the Pilgrim Fathers from Delft Haven.
One engraving entitled "Departure of the Pilgrim Fathers From Delf Haven" circa 1850-1860. Depicts the pilgrims who landed at Plymouth on the Mayflower in December 1620, leaving Delft Haven, Holland. Engraved after the original painting by Charles W...
GLC08878.0004
circa 1856
Lucy, Charles, (1814-1873)
The First Landing of the Pilgrims, 1620.
One engraving entitled "The First Landing of the Pilgrims, 1620" dated 1856. Depicts the first men, women, and children arriving at Plymouth Rock. Shows the Mayflower in the bay. From the original painting by Charles Lucy (misspelled Lucey)...
GLC08878.0005
1867
Chappel, Alonzo, (1828-1887)
Landing of Roger Williams.
One engraving entitled "Landing of Roger Williams" dated 1867. Depicts the landing of Roger Williams in Rhode Island in 1636. Native American Indians greet him. From a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Published by Johnson, Fry & Co.
GLC08878.0006
12 February 1913
Bernstorff, Count J. (fl. 1913-)
Abraham Lincoln as the Germans Regarded Him
GLC08880.079
14 November 1863
Parrott, John A.
to brother
His brother has sold his farm and will settle in Minnesota. Their father has also sold his farm. John instructs his brother regarding money, telling him if their father does not need it, to send it to him care of N. Thompson so that John may use it...
GLC03858.01.23
12 November 1860
Greeley, Horace (1811-1872)
to H. S. Abott
Agrees to lecture at New Rochelle next Wednesday. Two possible topics are "Western America" and "Great Men."
GLC05603.01.07
March 1846
Moore, John (fl. 1846)
to Mary Moore
He appreciates hearing from home and misses all the trivial goings-on. He has not quite adjusted to Alabama yet and misses the friendliness of Louisiana. He comments on the rapid passing of the seasons.
GLC04191.05
29 June 1847
[Mapen, H. I.] (fl. 1847)
to Robert E. Moore
He is eager to maintain correspondence with him as an old friend. He imagines war news being disseminated at home. Many people are leaving the city for the North and cooler climates, and he is working to close his business for the season and enjoy...
GLC04191.13
1 January 1848
Moore, Robert (fl. 1848)
He had too much eggnog and has been sick. He describes his girlfriends, referring to one in particular he would like to marry and comments on other potential couples. He believes that the old house should be sold and that their mother should be given...
GLC04191.30
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