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1861-1866
Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864
to unknown
He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.
GLC02167.44
to Miss Sue Johnston
He is glad they have a pastor again. They will be doing heavy artillery drills and he feels they will become great artillerists. They have been having very good food.
GLC02167.45
He presumes they will do fatigue and picket duty in the summer time. He mentions Emily.
GLC02167.46
He heard that Charlie arrived in Sidney. He is now taking Jacob's cordial which is making him feel better. He is trying to get a cooking stove. He imagaines what they are doing.
GLC02167.47
27 May 1866
to Miss Dora Johnston
He describes his day, first stopping at the Falls for over four hours, then meeting, Mr. Kellog's in Jackson. He is sorry he did not see Hattie. Cousin Theodore died.
GLC02167.48
circa May 14, 1866
He was admitted to the Angelica last night.
GLC02167.49
circa May 16, 1866
He like a lot of others is upset over the demise of the butternut tree. His trunk arrived safely but he has not yet found a boarding place and will stay in a hotel. Attended church on Sunday. Hood wants to know if Dora has any beaus.
GLC02167.50
circa April 12, 1866
to Miss Johnston
He thinks reviewing law is a terrible thing. He bought some new clothes and would like some new shirts. Illegible handwriting.
GLC02167.51
12 February 1868
He was sorry to hear of the unpleasant feeling in regard to Mr. Abbot's leaving. All he reads is law now. He wants to know if his father will rent the farm.
GLC02167.52
6 August 1869
He received a letter from Laurens and will write him soon. He wants her to send his books to him.
GLC02167.53
9 October 1876
He is in the dark about the farm. He wants to know who is running it and how things are going. Mr. Gray's father preached for them the other day..
GLC02167.54
11 April 1881
to Father
It has been snowing and raining. This winter has been hard because there has been a lack of fuel. He is sorry to hear that his parents are unwell. He is critical of Hayes but grateful for his administration.
GLC02167.55
6 May 1903
[Deed]
Partially printed deed. Land agreement between W.H. Johnston and n and Mary Sorenson. He is giving up land in Iowa.
GLC02167.56
28 January 1851
to My parents
He visited uncle James and they had a donation visit for the Presbyterian minister.
GLC02167.57
18 May 1871
He talks about various activities at the college including lectures and commencement week.
GLC02167.58
27 March 1910
to Mr. Johnston
He tells him how he spent his Easter. Then goes on to talk about New Hampshire and gives some history of the town Londonderry.
GLC02167.59
12 February 1923
Rangland, Anna, fl. 1923
to Mrs. Tueneer
She offers his condolences on the passing of her brother. She discusses Mollie's strength and character.
GLC02167.60
1861-1923
Johnston, Mary J., fl. 1861-1923
to Mother [Mrs. Delia Johnston]
She has been to Uncle Hugh's and Aurnt Mary's. Laurens came down to visit. Uncle Hugh cave her a pattern for a dress while Eliza sent Laurens a nice book.
GLC02167.61
circa 1909
[In Memorium of Mary Jane Aldridge]
In memorium of Mary Jane Aldridge, printed. Includes a biographical sketch by her sister focusing on her humanitarian work and work with womens' groups.
GLC02167.62
[Deed of land]
Partially printed deed. Witter Johnston gives a piece of land to Mary Johnston for the sum of 2 dollars. This is the official deed outlining the agreement.
GLC02167.63
13 January 1823
Hills, John, fl. 1823
to Aaron Hobart
GLC06313.04.219
14 January 1823
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
GLC06313.04.220
January 1823
Holmes, Charles J., 1790-1859
GLC06313.04.221
Curtis, M., fl. 1823-1824
GLC06313.04.222
24 January 1823
Smith, Albert, 1763-1823
GLC06313.04.223
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