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24 March 1863
Bliss, Zenas Randall, 1835-1900
[Commander Bliss appoints Fuller Dingley as Sergeant in Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]
GLC02750.409
31 March 1863
Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1825-1901
[Return of Captain Jenks, Company "I," Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers]
Slightly torn.
GLC02750.410
14 March 1892
Hartsuff, Arthur, fl. 1870-1893
to "my darling"
re: delighted, have told everybody (unknown reason) Written at Fort Omaha
GLC05201.028
8 April 1893
to "my darling wife and children"
re: hopes enjoying Italy and Geneva Written at Fort Omaha
GLC05201.029
June 17, 1876
[to unknown]
re: "The great Indian army under the Command of General George Crook leaves this post today."
GLC05201.030
1861-1877
to unknown
re: "A quiet, lonesome, pleasant Sunday afternoon, the grass is commencing to look green . . . ."
GLC05201.031
Circa 1893
re: "It just occurs to me that if you enclose this letter in one of your own nice letters to Sister, it will save me some work," [1893/4/8, and the next three undated letters may have been part of a packet of letters sent from Arthur Hartsuff to his...
GLC05201.032
13 March 1893
to Florence Hartsuff
re: Florence Hartsuff, 147 Montagne St. Brooklyn, N. Y. , envelope with two cent postage stamp and cancellations for Fort Omaha (March 13), Omaha, NEB (March 13), and Brooklyn, N. Y. (March 15).] Written at Fort Omaha
GLC05201.033
28 June 1942
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Letter written while on guard duty. Discusses the possibility of obtaining a night pass. Attempts to convince Stella that she is "political" with regard to the "negro question".
GLC09120.053
29 June 1942
Diamond informs Estelle that his is the only group left at the barracks, other than a group of African-American troops left to clear up vacated barracks. Mentions that he has become known as "nigger lover Diamond" by the Southern soldiers, and...
GLC09120.054
30 June 1942
Letter written while on guard duty. Diamond describes a formal dance to mark the opening of the camp's new recreation hall that he had attended the night before. He also runs through the couple's financial situation, having been paid that morning....
GLC09120.055
June 1942
Brief letter mentioning that Sid has been through the obstacle course twice during that day, and that he is waiting to find out whether he is to receive a leave pass or not.
GLC09120.056
Describes an air raid alert and black out that occurred shortly after he came off guard duty
GLC09120.057
1 July 1942
Diamond describes the surprising friendship that has blossomed with Carter (the Southern soldier whom had previously expressed extremely racist remarks). Discusses Estelle's forthcoming visit to Edgewood.
GLC09120.058
2 July 1942
Diamond describes a trip to the hospital to visit injured members of the company. Outlines what he has done during the day. He also discusses whether or not gas will be necessary in the war effort, stating that in his opinion it will be resorted to...
GLC09120.059
3 July 1942
Diamond explains to Estelle about the "housing problem" in the camp, making it difficult to arrange for Estelle to come for a weekend visit. He has been received the suggestion, however, to contact the U.S.O. at Edgewood which could potentially...
GLC09120.060
4 July 1942
GLC09120.061
5 July 1942
Describes a visit to the U.S.O, during which he confirmed with the head of the U.S.O. that there would be a room for Estelle to stay in for the evening of July 18th. Sid warns Estelle, however, that soldiers are being shipped daily so he cannot be...
GLC09120.062
6 July 1942
Diamond discusses whether he thinks that there will be a need for chemical warfare in the war effort soon. States that he believes in the ideals of the country. Informs Estelle that he is now responsible for a squad of eight men, and describes what...
GLC09120.063
circa summer 1942
Diamond describes to Estelle the day that he has spent on the firing range. He also expresses frustration about the rumors circulating concerning when they are to get married.
GLC09120.064
10 July 1942
Diamond writes to Estelle about a two-day training trip.
GLC09120.065
11 July 1942
Diamond describes the three-hour long guard duty that he was on the previous night. He tells Estelle about the inspection that his company underwent that morning. He also writes that he has struck up a pleasant friendship with Carter (the Southern...
GLC09120.066
Diamond discusses the logistical difficulties attached to finding a room for Estelle should she come to visit. Also speaks of the "disturbing signs of nearing shipments."
GLC09120.067
12 July 1942
Informs Estelle that he has an "uncanny premonition" that he is to be shipped before they had arranged to next get together. Pleads with Estelle that, if he is unable to get a pass for the following week, she should come to the training camp...
GLC09120.068
13 July 1942
Diamond expresses concern about obtaining a pass. Sidney then describes his day, which has consisted of a review of chemical agents and first aid for casualties, being paid, a review of the 50 and 30 caliber machine gun, completing the obstacle...
GLC09120.069
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