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1755
[Account information related to goods supplied to Ralph Waldo]
Possibly pertains to Samuel's son Ralph. Goods are supplied to Ralph by Thomas Flucker.
GLC02437.09469
9 December 1893
M., Gillet, fl. 1893
to Albert Gillett
Writes to his father about school tax, informing him that it is $1.70, which he would like him to pay. Reports to him about a number of deaths that have occurred. Envelope addressed to A. Gillett in Ravenna, Ohio.
GLC03523.05.30
17 August 1895
to Della Gillett
Addresses letter "dear couson." Writes that they received a letter for Maggie, but tells her that she has gone home. Informs her that "we want you to pick hops for us..." Tells her that they went to Oneonta Plains for the Fourth of July, but their...
GLC03523.05.31
circa 25 July 1864
Henry, George P., fl. 1846
to Angeline Henry
Henry writes to his sister from a fort in Virginia. Name of fort is illegible. Expresses concern about his father's sprained ankle. States that he does expect to get paid soon. Comments that he does very little guard duty. Reports the weather is good...
GLC03523.07.29
13 September 1864
to John, Sophia and Angeline Henry
Henry writes to his parents and sister from a fort in Virginia. Name of fort is illegible. Reports he has a fever and chills. States he is going to enlist for five years to fight the Indians on the frontier. Requests news from home. Mentions all the...
GLC03523.07.30
circa 21 September 1865
Marrill, fl. 1865
Cousin Marrill writes to Angeline from Indiana. Reports her father is very ill and insane. Refers to cousin Josiah's war injury. Comments that rebels have attacked several places in Indiana "...but our own brave Indiana boys are enough for them."...
GLC03523.07.31
5 January 1865
Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
to Sophia Henry
Henry writes to his mother from camp on the Weldon Railroad. Reports brother George is in the hospital with bronchitis. Comments on the high number of deserters. Informs three will be hung. Anticipates being paid in four weeks and will send 90...
GLC03523.07.32
Henry writes to his sister from the hospital in Fredericksburg. Comments on a possible transfer and his hope to spend the winter in Vermont. Mentions the draft, but feels he is exempt now. Refers to a dream he had about a neighbor whose grave he dug...
GLC03523.07.33
7 March 1865
to Sophia and John Henry
Henry writes to his parents from Richmond. Reports that Richmond was taken with very few injuries to his company. Advises them to sell one pair of cattle before the price drops. Inquires about the location of brother George.
GLC03523.07.34
28 March 1865
to Arathusa Henry
Henry writes to his aunt from outside Richmond. Mentions that he sent her a Harpers monthly magazine. Reports the weather is warm and the roads are good. Expects to move to Richmond soon.
GLC03523.07.35
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