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7 May 1777
Clarke, Timothy, fl. 1777
[Receipt for gun locks]
Certifies that Church received and paid for two gun locks manufactured by Uriah Hanks last March. Hanks was a prominent gun maker from Connecticut.
GLC01450.074.03
December 1771
[Receipt]
"Grease" written at the top, then a list of five men's names with numbers beside them. Possibly a listing of men on a ship and their payment.
GLC01450.085.01
27 September 1777
Jepson, Benjamin, fl. 1777
[Receipt for delivery to Captain Drinkwater]
Asks that 26 bushels of corn be delivered to Captain Drinkwater. Note on reverse signed by Elijah Drinkwater stating he received the bushels.
GLC01450.085.02
1858
Foster, fl. 1858
[Two Letters] [Decimalized .01- .02]
GLC01450.712
1835
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865
An address delivered at Lexington on the 19th (20th) of April, 1835
Second edition. Published by William W. Wheildon. Signed "John C. Lee, Esq.: With the respects of E. Everett." Everett, a Massachusetts Congressman, commemorates the heroic stand made by Massachusetts militiamen against advancing British forces on...
GLC03223.01
[Carte de visite of Edward Everett]
Everett was Massachusetts Congressman.
GLC03223.02
1861-1865
Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878
Letter and photograph
GLC05508.053
1854-1859 circa
Mann, Horace, 1796-1859
[Decimalized .01- .03]
GLC06027
1847-1848
Santa Anna, Antonio López de, 1794-1876
[Decimalized .01- .19]
GLC06293
22 September 1918
Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Tells his mother that he is writing this letter on the floor of his tent out of the torrential rain. Mentions having received a letter from Harold. Includes a description of the local flowers in bloom directed at his father. Reminds his mother...
GLC07810.030
14 October 1918
to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his parents apologizing for not having written. Encloses a Christmas package permit (not included) and a reminder of what he would like sent. Replies to local news sent from home. Reports the outbreak of lice (cooties) in his camp....
GLC07810.031
23 October 1918
Informs his parents that he has received a bundle of 26 letters from home. Includes instructions and mailing information for sending a Christmas package. Reports camp and war news. Discusses the possibility of getting a furlough. Written on YMCA...
GLC07810.032
14 November 1918
Writes to his mother describing his daily life and the war conditions. Asks for knitted goods to be sent with his Christmas package. Apologizes for his lack of correspondence. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.033
8 December 1918
Writes to his mother that mail censorship has become less stringent and includes information regarding his whereabouts and duties. Plans on returning to Ohio very shortly. Discusses personal matters. Written on Camp Lee, Virginia, letterhead.
GLC07810.034
to R.L. Bovard
Replies to a lodge brother's letter regarding the organization's events. Encourages Bo to keep up the good work so he will have an inviting place to come home to. Includes camp news.
GLC07810.035
12 December 1918
Writes a birthday note to his mother. Tells her that the skirmishes she reads about in the newspaper are over. He is excited about his Christmas package but wouldn't mind being en route to Ohio when it arrives in France. Written on a YMCA...
GLC07810.036
15 December 1918
Writes to his parents describing his daily duties and his current post. Inquires as to Harold's well-being and whereabouts.
GLC07810.037
22 December 1918
Writes to his mother about his daily activities. Reports that he has not recieved any mail in over a week. Says that he has passed on his father's remedy for lice to his company.
GLC07810.038
29 December 1918
Writes to his mother about his Christmas and that he received a care package. Describes his daily activities. Adds that for the first time in his life he has gained weight. Writes that he has not heard from Harold and inquires as to his well-being...
GLC07810.039
5 January 1919
Writes to his mother about moving to a new town and having received her Christmas package. Describes the local weather and his letter-writing conditions. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.
GLC07810.040
15 January 1919
Replies to his mother's letter about local news. Describes his wherabouts and daily activities. Writes that his letter is cut short by a celebration surrounding canned peaches and condensed milk purchased at the YMCA canteen. Written on YMCA...
GLC07810.041
20 January 1919
Writes to his mother about his lack of letter-writing opportunities. Describes the local weather conditions. Wishes he could draw so he could send pictures of his ramshackle temporary housing. Includes a few anecdotes surrounding the lice problem...
GLC07810.042
5 February 1919
Writes to his mother that he has not received a letter from home in three weeks. Discusses local conditions and plans to visit friends in Paris. Encloses an insurance bill to be paid (not included). Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.
GLC07810.043
12 February 1919
Tells his mother he has recieved her letters and is glad to hear that Harold is doing well. Reports that work on the roads has been slow due to the cold weather. Writes that he is aware of Theodore Roosevelt's death and says he gets current news...
GLC07810.044
Replies to a lodge brother's letter and tells him about military life. Tells Bo not to plan on his return anytime soon. Congratulates him on the success of the Lodge's endeavors. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.045
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