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27 September 1864
Bridgman, Edward P., fl. 1864
to parents of George Clapp
George told him to tell them that "I am having the best of care and attention and am doing well." Believes he is indeed looking better.
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29 September 1864
Is sitting at George's feet while writing this letter. He just had a few pieces of bread. "He is not [at] all discouraged," but would love to be at home to "help Charles eat all the chickens." George will likely stay here 4 or 5 weeks and then might...
GLC09355.098
3 October 1864
"I have nothing new to report concerning George." He is improving gradually. He will likely make a full recovery, but knows the importance of taking care of himself. George's appetite is also very good. Will write again in a day or two.
GLC09355.099
6 October 1864
George was moved the day before yesterday to Sheridan Hospital, which is about ½ a mile away. He is still doing well, and his entire bunk was moved with him. "The surgeon says… there is no cause for worriment on his behalf; he has been a lucky boy."...
GLC09355.100
8 October 1864
Saw George have his wound dressed and it looks to be doing well. "I think that in about two weeks he will be able to leave here." Brought the mail to him, which made him happy. Brandwell is dead. Letters "are of high value" to him, so they should be...
GLC09355.101
10 October 1864
Went to see George again today. Found him sitting up and "looking quite well." Believes he will be sent home on furlough soon. The wound is about 5 inches long. George "is in good spirits and comfortable." Gave him the $10 they sent this morning...
GLC09355.102
16 October 1864
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
to Parents
Is going to try writing with his left hand. "I am feeling quite nice and smart." Wants to come home very much, but must be patient. If he goes home too soon, the wound may get worse. Has "the best of care" here. Must stop; hand is getting tired. Ed...
GLC09355.103
24 October 1864
Left Winchester for Baltimore on the 18th. Spent three days at a hospital there, and was then ordered to Philadelphia, where he arrived yesterday. Wound is doing "very well." Is tired from the ride to the city. Does not know where he will be next or...
GLC09355.104
27 October 1864
There has been "nothing done" about the possibility of him heading home to Northampton. The wound is doing "better than one could expect." Wishes he had a good flannel shirt from Mother. One shoulder would have to be very wide so as to not hurt the...
GLC09355.105
1 November 1864
Will be going home "between now and next Tuesday." Arm is doing "first rate." Tries to enjoy himself as best he can.
GLC09355.106
29 December 1864
Had "no trouble at all" getting here; is in the best ward in the hospital. Is writing with his right hand for the first time since being wounded. Is "well as ever." Has a comfortable bed and plenty of blankets. Will get the best care possible at this...
GLC09355.107
2 January 1865
Wishes them a happy new year. Generally wakes up at about 5:30; lies there until 6:00. Then gets dressed, cleans up, and makes his bed. Gets breakfast, then walks around a little until 9:00 when the surgeon comes. Goes to sleep at 8:00 PM and sleeps...
GLC09355.108
5 January 1865
Does not have much to do to spend time, so he will write. Has been reading almost every day. Went down to the city of Worcester the other day and saw Simeon. Will go again tomorrow. "He is a man that appears to feel for the soldier, and he was very...
GLC09355.109
11 January 1865
Got their letter last night. "I can't say I really like life in hospital." Thinks the fact that he was home for several weeks makes being in the hospital even worse. Will try to get home as often as possible. Will get paid as soon as the paymaster is...
GLC09355.110
18 January 1865
Received their letter yesterday. There is a regular, "monotonous" rhythm to life at the hospital. Writes, reads, sleeps, and does little else. Goes into Worcester 2 or 3 times a week. On Monday, a library opened at the hospital for the use of the...
GLC09355.111
5 February 1865
Got back to the hospital last Friday. "My cold is much better." Finally found the key to his valise. Arm is doing much better, and "the swelling has left it." Hopes that it is warmer the next time he comes home. Written at Dale General Hospital
GLC09355.112
12 February 1865
Did not get a letter from them this week. The surgeon examined his arm last Monday. He said that "you never will be able to do any military duty whatever and if you wish for your discharge you can have it now, but I wish you would not take it at...
GLC09355.113
16 February 1865
Got their letter Tuesday morning. Hopes his arm will stop running soon. Got a letter from Ed Bridgman on Saturday. The regiment had just returned from another raid. It is a shame how much marching the troops have to do. Met Mrs. Whitney, the mother...
GLC09355.114
19 February 1865
Does not have anything to write, but it is a good way to pass the time. Is only barely able to use a pen. Hopes that "by the 1st of May… I shall be able to do something besides living in a Hospital." Hates life here. The Surgeon General and Governor...
GLC09355.115
24 February 1865
Got their letter on Tuesday. His arm "grows stronger every day, but I have almost lost all patience waiting for it." It has been almost six months since he was injured. Hopes the wound will stop discharging soon. "I wrote to Dr. Barry last week for a...
GLC09355.116
13 March 1865
Should have written them sooner, but has not felt like writing recently. "This month is the worst part of the year for wounds… because the weather is so changeable." Is anxious to go home as soon as possible. Hopes he will get to spend at least a...
GLC09355.117
12 April 1865
to Mother
Will send her another letter soon. Wishes she would ask Kate to send him Elisha's address. Hopes he can get his address within a couple of weeks. Will write more soon. Written at Dale General Hospital
GLC09355.118
Received their letter last night. Hopes he gets his discharge before his three years are up on July 15th. If they bring him back to his regiment, however, he would have to stay until September 4th. Is sorry to hear that Elisha is sick. Would like to...
GLC09355.119
13 April 1865
"I am a citizen once more." Got his discharge papers today. "I shall leave for Boston at midnight." Hopes Sid is as well as he is. Written at Dale General Hospital
GLC09355.120
1941
[Japanese report on the attack at Pearl Harbor]
Printed Japanese text with illustrations detailing bombing strategy of Pearl Harbor.
GLC09552.01
07 December 1941
[Bombardment of Pearl Harbor]
Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor with Japanese text on verso.
GLC09552.02
Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor iwth printed Japanese text on verso. From Naval History and Heritage Command's catalog: "Photograph taken from a Japanese plane during the torpedo attack on ships moored on both...
GLC09552.03
[View from a Japanese plane of the fire at Wheeler airfield at Pearl Harbor]
Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor with Japanese text on verso. From Naval History and Heritage Command's catalog: "Planes and hangars burning at Wheeler Army Air Field, Oahu, soon after it was attacked in the...
GLC09552.04
Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor. Japanese text on verso. From Naval History and Heritage's catalog: "Vertical aerial view of Battleship Row, beside Ford Island, during the early part of the horizontal bombing...
GLC09552.05
Image printed on board of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor. Japanese text in caption.
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27 April 1907
United States. Patent Office
[The White Patent application]
GLC03136.119.01
30 March 1903
GLC03136.120
6 April 1864
Oakes, S.P., fl. 1864
to William Lintner
GLC03136.104
2 January 1875
Oakes, William, fl. 1875
GLC03136.105
14 October 1907
Oakes, George, fl. 1907
to C. Bert Padon
Leather postcard with the phrase "Friends are like mellons shall I tell you why? To find one good, you must a hundred try." There are numerous names burned into the leather card.
GLC03136.106
1 February 1875
I love to tell the story
Also includes the poem "Nothing but Leaves"
GLC03136.107
1861-1877
Van Deverter, fl. 1909
Mama
"From Marjorie lots of love"
GLC03136.108
9 September 1909
[Photograph of a young man]
GLC03136.109
Little Tail of Little Pig
GLC03136.110
1888
Wm L. Oakes The Old house
List of family members written on verso.
GLC03136.117.01
[Copy of Wm L. Oaks The Old house]
GLC03136.117.02
1863
Col. Leonard Fisk Muzzy
Written on verso "Named for Admiral Fisk taken in 1863 in camp. Wm. Harley Muzzy, Kate Cora Muzzy Oakes, Robert C Muzzy in chair"
GLC03136.118
[Sail boat on water]
GLC03136.119.02
[Oakes Family grave]
Collateral items of 6 photographs taken of the Oakes family grave, including Sylvanus P. Oakes, Kate Oakes, William L. Oakes, Margaret A Oakes.
GLC03136.122
29 June 1859
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He arrives in Albany and travels from Albany to Troy. Then he took a train and described the scenery as "splendid." He gives his address where he will receive mail.
GLC07705.001
3 July 1859
He makes stops in Crowne Point, Port Henry and a place called "Maria." He describes Maria as a great place for hunting and fishing. At one point they camped in a deserted log hut.
GLC07705.002
14 August 1860
He stayed in a house owned by a Mr. Barlow and developed a terrible toothache and had to see the doctor. Then he went sailing and visited Rattle Snake Mountain.
GLC07705.003
13 May 1861
He is about to leave Rikers Island and assures his father he is safe and leaves him some instructions. He wants him to call after his weekly salary. He writes he could not rest "until I took and shouldered my musket in defence of my country."
GLC07705.004
17 May 1861
He currently has excellent accomodations. He expects to get to the city by Sunday and is enjoying good health.
GLC07705.005
23 May 1861
He will call on his father when he reaches the city. He wants to know the details of his interview with Mr. Choate.
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