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21 June 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia goes to the movies with Bess, and answers a couple of his letters.
GLC09414.0301
22 June 1944
Includes sketches showing where Sylvia goes, and what she does all day, equivalent to a comic strip.
GLC09414.0302
9 December 1861
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He writes he is one of the best drilled men in the regiment and can stand a rigid examination. He seeks the officer recommendation for a commission.
GLC07705.035
17 December 1861
He tells him to pay Mr. Choate what he owes when he gets paid. They have removed to Camp Windfield..
GLC07705.036
23 December 1861
Thanks him for the picture of himself before he enlisted. Then describes his regiment flag and asks his father why he isn't using the money he sent
GLC07705.037
December 29, 1861-8 January 1862
They are still building the fort while waiting for the rebel to attack. He regrets they were not in New York for New Year's. He intends to send him most of his pay.
GLC07705.038
12 January 1862
There is a rumor of their intended departure on Gen. Burnside's expedition which is strengthened by the arrival or 2 or 3 light draught gun boats daily. Everyone has been preparing by making requisitons for extra ammunition and equipment. He insists...
GLC07705.039
14 January 1862
It is now a reality that they will go on General Burnside's expedition. He requests several newspapers.
GLC07705.040
18 January 1862
Burnside's expedition will have them travelling on the Staten Island Ferry. They will be the advance guard, set to attack Roanoke Island, then onto Norfolk, North Carolina...15,000 to 20,000 men on board the vessels.
GLC07705.041
28 January 1862
They experienced hurricane-like weather. Now it seems as though they won't go on Burnside's expedition but will keep his father posted
GLC07705.042
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