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Circa 1875
L. F., & A., Beckwith, fl. 1875
Mettlach Tiles
These fireproof tiles have long been used extensively in public buildings. Information is given for ordering and for laying, with potential design plans.
GLC00687.159
May 10, 1876
Powell, George May, 1835-1905
to Hon. N.C. Ely
He discusses the idea of fireproofing homes.
GLC00687.161
January 24, 1883
to Gents
The issue of fireproof buildings is important in forestry matters, and he requests the value of raising building quality. Fireproofing buildings will cost less in the end and are more healthy.
GLC00687.163
May 12, 1886
to Joseph T. Edwards and others
He writes about waste in America and its worth in Europe. He calculates the amounts of waste.
GLC00687.164
March 11, 1889
Risley, Sam D., fl. 1889
to George May Powell
He describes Fort Meade and Florida as a comfortable subtropical climate, with orange crops and roses.
GLC00687.166
December 16, 1896
Gifford, John, fl. 1896
He regrets not being able to attend the regular meeting of the New Jersey Forestry Association.
GLC00687.168
28 December 1851
Richison, George W., fl. 1851
to Erastus McKinney
re: his poor health, difficult financial situation, and the recent death of his son.
GLC02179.01.001
3 February 1864
Gorman, Henry, fl. 1864-1865
to Isaac Cover
Written at Camp Couch
GLC02197.001
1 March 1864
GLC02197.002
20 March 1864
GLC02197.003
17 June 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He informs her he will be in Plymouth by Thursday night. Written at the Howard Hotel.
GLC02744.071
28 June 1863
Wheeler, Edwin S., fl. 1863
to Thomas F. Burpee
Capt. Sputtle has gone to Fort Monroe with his company to guard 150 prisoner friends. He thinks if Richmond is captured , Then they will have come far.
GLC02744.072
16 July 1863
to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee
Four miles from New Haven. He will be home Saturday night.
GLC02744.073
17 July 1863
Brainerd, Sylvester E., fl. 1863
He is currently on provost guard. He notes that little David was there. most of letter is illegible.
GLC02744.074
01 September 1863
He writes to her how much it will cost her to take the train down to him. He suffers greatly without her and the children.
GLC02744.075
13 September 1863
He writes to her about what she will need to bring when she comes to visit him. describes the arrangements, who will pick her up, etc.
GLC02744.076
1863
There will be a new Provost Brigade commanded by Col. Dutton.
GLC02744.077
14 September 1863
He writes with explicit details on how to get to Baltimore and what to put in her trunk.
GLC02744.078
02 September 1863
He is looking for a private family to board with. will not let his wife do any of the work. He writes his valise was opened in accordance with regulations, but nothing was disturbed.
GLC02744.079
05 September 1863
He has been feeling much better. He decided they will stay in the house for soldiers. He went on board a ship called the Monitor.
GLC02744.080
09 September 1863
He coming up with a strategy for getting her down to Baltimore. writes that she can say say she's coming for the benefit of soldier's aid. All she'd have to do is visit the hospital once a week.
GLC02744.081
10 September 1863
He again discusses what kind of clothes she will bring to Baltimore and how she will dress the children.
GLC02744.082
17 September 1863
He has her pass but doesn't want to send it as it may get lost. tells her to get prepared to leave. Capt. Shepard will meet her in New London.
GLC02744.083
18 September 1863
He goes over the who, where, and how of the trip she will soon. Like previous letters except more definite.
GLC02744.084
19 September 1863
Once again discusses where and when to meet Mr. Burdick, as he will have her pass.
GLC02744.085
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