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Circa 1875
L. F., & A., Beckwith, fl. 1875
Mettlach Tiles
These fireproof tiles have long been used extensively in public buildings. Information is given for ordering and for laying, with potential design plans.
GLC00687.159
May 10, 1876
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
to Hon. N.C. Ely
He discusses the idea of fireproofing homes.
GLC00687.161
January 24, 1883
to Gents
The issue of fireproof buildings is important in forestry matters, and he requests the value of raising building quality. Fireproofing buildings will cost less in the end and are more healthy.
GLC00687.163
May 12, 1886
to Joseph T. Edwards and others
He writes about waste in America and its worth in Europe. He calculates the amounts of waste.
GLC00687.164
March 11, 1889
Risley, Sam D., fl. 1889
to George May Powell
He describes Fort Meade and Florida as a comfortable subtropical climate, with orange crops and roses.
GLC00687.166
December 16, 1896
Gifford, John, fl. 1896
He regrets not being able to attend the regular meeting of the New Jersey Forestry Association.
GLC00687.168
28 December 1851
Richison, George W., fl. 1851
to Erastus McKinney
re: his poor health, difficult financial situation, and the recent death of his son.
GLC02179.01.001
3 February 1864
Gorman, Henry, fl. 1864-1865
to Isaac Cover
Written at Camp Couch
GLC02197.001
1 March 1864
GLC02197.002
20 March 1864
GLC02197.003
17 June 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He informs her he will be in Plymouth by Thursday night. Written at the Howard Hotel.
GLC02744.071
28 June 1863
Wheeler, Edwin S., fl. 1863
to Thomas F. Burpee
Capt. Sputtle has gone to Fort Monroe with his company to guard 150 prisoner friends. He thinks if Richmond is captured , Then they will have come far.
GLC02744.072
16 July 1863
to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee
Four miles from New Haven. He will be home Saturday night.
GLC02744.073
17 July 1863
Brainerd, Sylvester E., fl. 1863
He is currently on provost guard. He notes that little David was there. most of letter is illegible.
GLC02744.074
01 September 1863
He writes to her how much it will cost her to take the train down to him. He suffers greatly without her and the children.
GLC02744.075
13 September 1863
He writes to her about what she will need to bring when she comes to visit him. describes the arrangements, who will pick her up, etc.
GLC02744.076
1863
There will be a new Provost Brigade commanded by Col. Dutton.
GLC02744.077
14 September 1863
He writes with explicit details on how to get to Baltimore and what to put in her trunk.
GLC02744.078
02 September 1863
He is looking for a private family to board with. will not let his wife do any of the work. He writes his valise was opened in accordance with regulations, but nothing was disturbed.
GLC02744.079
05 September 1863
He has been feeling much better. He decided they will stay in the house for soldiers. He went on board a ship called the Monitor.
GLC02744.080
09 September 1863
He coming up with a strategy for getting her down to Baltimore. writes that she can say say she's coming for the benefit of soldier's aid. All she'd have to do is visit the hospital once a week.
GLC02744.081
10 September 1863
He again discusses what kind of clothes she will bring to Baltimore and how she will dress the children.
GLC02744.082
17 September 1863
He has her pass but doesn't want to send it as it may get lost. tells her to get prepared to leave. Capt. Shepard will meet her in New London.
GLC02744.083
18 September 1863
He goes over the who, where, and how of the trip she will soon. Like previous letters except more definite.
GLC02744.084
19 September 1863
Once again discusses where and when to meet Mr. Burdick, as he will have her pass.
GLC02744.085
21 September 1863
More details as to where and how she will meet Mr. Burdick.
GLC02744.086
12 October 1863
to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Holt
Is sending a hundred dollars by way of another soldier who is going on furlough.
GLC02744.087
14 October 1863
They wish for them to rip out the lining of her cloak and send it to them so she can use it to make something warm to wear around the house.
GLC02744.088
19 November 1863
to Mr. Elijah Holt
Written to his brother Elijah, talks about General Butler taking over and how it will make the rebels sweat, the execution of Dr. Wright.
GLC02744.089
23 November 1863
He describes his long sickness in detail, starting in Baton Rouge and leading up to his current circumstances.
GLC02744.090
10 October 1866
Burbank. S., fl. 1866
[request for Reynolds to report to Adjutant General's office]
Reynolds has passed an examination before the board and should report to the Adjutant General's office for instructions. Docket: 1/1/1867 Noting amount of money reimbursed to Reynolds for his trip to New Orleans and then to New Orleans.
GLC03614.02.10
2 January 1867
Hartsuff, George L., 1830-1874
Special Orders No. 1
Special Orders, No. 1. Assigned command of the Sib-District of the Rio Grande. Docket indicates mileage paid from New Orleans, Louisiana to Galveston, Texas.
GLC03614.02.12
8 January 1867
Potwin, George C., fl. 1867
[Reynolds to take command of the sub-district of the Rio Grande]
Orders Major General J.J. Reynolds to take command of the "Sub-District of the Rio Grande, relieving Bv't Brigadier Lewis G. Brown, Col. 177th U. S. C. Troops."
GLC03614.02.13
24 June 1875
Schures, H.B., fl. 1875
to Joseph J. Reynolds
He jokes that Reynolds must be in a healthy climate judging by the weight of the ladies. He also discusses various improvements to the city including a railroad and a penitentiary.
GLC03614.02.16
14 October 1861
Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862
to mother
to mother [Ann Smith] His life at camp is "quiet," and the troops are making their own fun by stealing beer from the sutler's tent. He was surprised when he saw in a paper that Corporal Asa Smith from Indiana was injured, but "was pleased to know...
GLC03696.01
23 October 1861
to mother [Ann Smith] A "spasm" occurred involving an attack on a Union foraging party, causing orders to be prepared to leave. He describes the arrival of troops, arms, and ships, noting those ships from Massachusetts. He tells of a letter he...
GLC03696.02
15 August 1861
to father
to father [Ebeniser Smith] the possibility of his regiment moving from Camp Cameron either on that day or the next. He says they will probably move by land, not steamer, but is unsure where they were going. Written at Camp Cameron.
GLC03696.03
25 November 1861
to mother [Ann Smith] He notes the arrival of three regiments, saying that it appears there is going to be a fight and implying that Yorktown will be hurt by the Union's forces. He describes how troops from Delaware caught a Confederate soldier, and...
GLC03696.04
12 December 1861
to mother [Ann Smith] Life in camp is dull. The regiment has a new lieutenant. His company is very good at drilling, and they are practicing under Col. Max Weber from Europe. The brigade practiced firing, and he says "there is music in the whistle...
GLC03696.05
17 November 1861
to sister
He writes that he heard southern regiments mutinied by Norfolk when they were not allowed to go to the defense of their states and said they would only fight under "the stars and stripes." A hard-of-hearing Union sergeant was accidentally shot by his...
GLC03696.06
31 October 1861
to mother [Ann Smith] Companies A, C, and D marched to Newport News and saw white flags in house windows and a house on fire. The "great expedition" sailed, and he saw it in the paper and in person. Yesterday [October 30] there was a grand review...
GLC03696.07
3 November 1861
to mother [Ann Smith] He is bored, as "There is nothing stirring here now, it is the dullest time that I have seen since I have been here," and talks about a recent storm and requests a blanket be sent to him. The regiment may soon receive a Sibley...
GLC03696.08
18 October 1861
to mother [Ann Smith] He thanks his mother for the food she sent. His regiment may move forward soon, and he hopes the Pennsylvanian troops are not put on picket duty as they are incompetent: "The soldiers of the 16th fear them more than they do the...
GLC03696.09
20 October 1861
to sister He says there is nothing new to report except the arrival of more troops. One of the soldiers in Company C deserted and will either run to the "secesh camp" or be shot if he returns. He praises Colonel Wyman for his character, saying "for...
GLC03696.10
February 2, 1862
to mother [Ann Smith] The men took up a collection to replace the twenty-three dollars he lost, and he says, "It came unexpected but was welcome and shows a good feeling towards me that pleases me much." He sent fifteen dollars home to avoid losing...
GLC03696.11
31 May 1862
to mother [Ann Smith] He is feeling better now and his shakes are gone. The "mounted rifles" [cavalry] have arrived, and brought a "secesh" with them. Another squad of cavalry had a skirmish with 150 rebels and was overpowered. Eventually the...
GLC03696.12
8 June 1862
to mother [Ann Smith] The regiment has received orders, and will probably soon be moving to Richmond. He was unable to break the bill from home. The Union boys "played some rough games on the ignorant Secesh, in the matter of money," using wrappers...
GLC03696.13
24 May 1862
to mother [Ann Smith] He received a letter from the clerk of Victor, and sends it on to other men. The troops have left Camp Huger and marched to the fairgrounds. He has the shakes. The mayor of the town has given up his keys, and the Union military...
GLC03696.14
7 June 1862
to mother [Ann Smith] The regiment is now under the command of General McClellan. General Wool has stepped down. He says Wool was starting to show his age. They have no orders to go yet, but it seems to be coming soon. Col. [Peirce] is a "disgrace to...
GLC03696.15
22 April 1802
Milne, Richard, fl. 1802
[notarized document certifying the annexed account of Andrew Llowell]
mentions money owed to Watson Myers Co.
GLC03769.004
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