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11 June 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia talks about how nice the weather is, and refers to a letter of Moe's about English pastures.
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13 June 1944
Sylvia mentions the location of the new office she will be working at in Harlem, as well as how different the neighborhood is from what she is used to.
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14 June 1944
Sylvia mentions her activities with draft board. Also that her Father is ill.
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15 June 1944
Sylvia talks about father's illness.
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16 June 1944
Sylvia talks about a union function where she heard a lecture on race and politics.
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17 June 1944
Sylvia says her family received letter from Pepi saying she's coming come because she split from Willie.
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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.
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17 December 1861
He tells him to pay Mr. Choate what he owes when he gets paid. They have removed to Camp Windfield..
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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
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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.
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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...
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14 January 1862
It is now a reality that they will go on General Burnside's expedition. He requests several newspapers.
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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.
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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
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1 February 1862
He finally got an acknowledgement from his father that the money he sent was received. Yesterday they had the monthly inspection of the troops' quarters.
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2 February 1862
He finally received orders to pack up and leave for Burnside's expedition. They will be aboard the Spaulding. He writes he may not hear from him for sometime, but tells him not to worry.
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10 February 1862-22 February 1862
Their regiment has captured Roanoke Island (50 pieces of artillery and over 2000 prisoners). Next they go to Raleigh. He received his pay again and sent most of it to his father.
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17 February 1862
written over, cannot be read. Written aboard the steamer "Virginia".
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22 February 1862
He embarked on board a gun boat named Commodore Barney whose sole mission was to burn down a railroad bridge. Hedescribes a somewhat eventful journey and encampment. Written aboard the steamer "Virginia".
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28 February 1862
He writes of the difficulty of staying in contact. He is glad that he has survived a severe battle. He lists all the people he has not heard from in a while.Written aboard the steamer "Virginia"
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13 March 1862
They have now been ordered to garrison on Roanoke. He describes his quarters in great detail.
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17 March 1862
He writes of an intimate acquaintance of his that was recently promoted.
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He remarks upon the newspapers his father has sent him that include articles about recent battles. A particular editorial has him riled...their regiment received a beautiful new flag.
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23 June 1944
Sylvia mentions Joe, Marge and Ben.
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24 June 1944
Sylvia played with a Ouija Board with Bess and Ruth
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