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26 August 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia reports that her Dad had an attack after visiting her
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27 August 1944
Sylvia says she slept well at her mother's house because her father slept well, and responds to letters she has received from Moe.
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29 August 1944
Sylvia received pictures, and mentions Lillian. Refers to dreams Moe had of her, and wishes they were having dinner together.
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30 August 1944
Sylvia saw Olga, talked to Marty, and refers to Mad and Ben.
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31 August 1944
Sylvia visited Ruth, and notes that her husband is going to India.
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14 April 1863
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
Yesterday the rebels advanced upon their cavalry pickets and opened fire. A skirmish broke out and quickly ended. He hears they have about 15,000 men which can resist and keep at bay 50 to 100,000 men.
GLC07705.158
16 April 1863
He read Col. Kimball's obituary. If his wife desires it, they will have a grand farewell.
GLC07705.159
18 April 1863
Skirmishes broke out resulting in the loss of 6 men.
GLC07705.160
26 April 1863
He describes the camp where very often they hear "Johnny Reb's" bullets fly overhead. 3 of their men have been wounded. He regrets joining the infantry, and would have gone into the cavalry or artillery arm instead.
GLC07705.161
29 April 1863
He doesn't think they will move again until Monday when the new enlists arrive. He has adopted a resolution of condolence for Lt Col. Kimbal's family.
GLC07705.162
30 April 1863
Dix issued a telegraph dispatch ordering them to stay after their term of service expires , until May 12th. but they don't want to stay. There's no reason why it is a necessity.
Includes the order given from headquarters.
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14 August 1863
Eaton, A. B., fl. 1861-1864
to M. R. Morgan
He writes that Richard Jackson has been engaged as a clerk in the subsistence department at a salary of $75 per month.
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19 August 1863-21 August 1863
On board a steam ship, close to the "Powhattan." He describes the other ships he can see and Fort Sumpter..."The smoke curling up from our guns on Morris Island as well as those of the enemy..." He formed a friendship with Capt. Gadsden of the "Arajo...
GLC07705.165
23 August 1863
There are orders to retain the mail for the present.
GLC07705.166
30 August 1863
Letter informing him that B. Dobbs of his regiment will be calling on him in New York.
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He writes about his daily schedule. In his off hours he lifts weights, works on his arithmetic, takes a stroll or rides a horse...dines with Andy Dobbs...
GLC07705.168
1 September 1863
Transferring of post to the Commissary Department.
GLC07705.169
Includes a receipt from the Adams Express Company for $35.00.
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4 September 1863
He rode his horse to the other side of the army to Papa Plantation where the planter's negroes offered them dinner.
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5 September 1863
He describes the town of Beaufort. Includes a drawing of an ironclad on second page of letter.
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7 September 1863
Wagner and Gregg have fallen and have been captured along with 60 prisoners. The old flag will reign over Sumpter and Charleston. They have reoccupied the entire island.
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August 1888
[Invitation to the Sixth Reunion of The Survivors Association of the Third Georgia Regiment]
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8 September 1863
No sooner had they possession than Gen. Gillmore came whacking at the "Moultrie." A bombardment took place. He writes about the negro camps.
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26 December 1863-27 December 1863
He mentions a possible visit to [Hernandria?] and mentions John Davis and the Watsons.
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1 September 1944
This letter features a sketch of Sylvia sitting with a book in her lap.
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