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25 January 1862
O'Connell, John D. (fl. 1861-)
to Miss Mary
He refers to a promise she made without asking but does not say what it is. He has a strong appreciation of her worth and takes a great interest in her welfare.
GLC02830.26
10 February 1862
He hasn't had much time lately but he spends what little time he has thinking of Mary. He is sorry she is sick and hopes she recovers soon.
GLC02830.27
20 February 1862
He is sorry to hear that she is so indisposed. He can only hope she will recover soon.
GLC02830.28
23 February 1862
He says military is a trade that cannot be learned in a day. For most of the rest of the letter he expresses concern over her sickness and hopes she recovers soon.
GLC02830.29
12 March 1862
He hasn't had time to write. They have been so busy. He notes she will not write until she hears from him.
GLC02830.30
21 March 1862
He has very little time to write. He will write more when this expedition is over. She shouldn't write until she hears from him.
GLC02830.31
30 March 1862
He hopes the day he can again hear from her is not far away. He needs to know that she has completely recovered.
GLC02830.32
1862
The weather is good and everyone is in in good spirits. He happy but wishes to know if she has completly recovered.
GLC02830.33
7 April 1862
There is not comfortable place to write. The weather is erratic. He never knows what to write that will interest her. He regrets losing the locket she gave him.
GLC02830.34
12 April 1862
He says he will soon have fun. He hopes everyone is well.
GLC02830.35
19 April 1862
He has not forgotten her but he reiterates that there is nowhere he can write a proper letter. He sometimes sees a relation of hers. He remembers a Mr. Prue, whom he spent pleasant times with in St. Louis.
GLC02830.36
25 April 1862
There has been little change but you never know what might happen. She will probably read about it in the papers. He asks how his lady acquaintances are.
GLC02830.37
26 April 1862
to My Dear Gal (Mary)
He says one day she will wake up and read the paper and find out where they are and what they they are doing. He has only had two letters since being in the field.
GLC02830.38
29 April 1862
to My Dear Mary
A Dr. Powers is mentioned. Jeff Banarsky is also mentioned as someone he does not like or admire.
GLC02830.39
2 May 1862
He encloses a note, not included here, to be given to his mother in the event he killed.
GLC02830.40
24 May 1862
He says they never know the movements and are never told where they are marching until they get there. He thinks they will move tonight. The weather is warm.
GLC02830.42
16 June 1862
There was a big battle going on at Fair Oaks but they did not have the opportunity to participate. The summer is warm, warmer than any place he has been before.
GLC02830.43
4 July 1862
They have been in 2 battles since he last wrote. They fought gallantly but suffered a lot.
GLC02830.44
29 July 1862
He is sending her some valuable papers to look after until he returns. If anything happens, she should give them to his mother.
GLC02830.45
9 August 1862
He is sending her a package to look after until he asks for it. If anything happens, she should give it to his mother.
GLC02830.46
19 October 1862
They carry no reporters with them, and thus there is nothing about them in the papers. He heard a good sermon in church. He sent her some music.
GLC02830.51
15 November 1862
He received a letter from his sister consoling him over the loss of his younger brother who was killed in battle. The removal of Gen. McClellan has caused some excitement. He finally got the locket from her.
GLC02830.52
26 November 1862
He wishes he could see her play the harp or the piano. He wishes he could spend Christmas with her. Many of his juniors have been promoted but he remains a captain.
GLC02830.53
7 December 1862
He wrote to her mother telling her how much he has enjoyed spending time in their home. He fears there is no chance for promotion. It seems Miss R does not dislike him anymore.
GLC02830.54
17 December 1862
He just fought in the battle of Fredricksburg but came out well. Her cousin David Hancock joined the regiment just before the battle. He heard her brother has joiend the navy.
GLC02830.55
28 December 1862
He is trying to get a leave of absence to see her but feels his chances are very slim. He wants to know what people are saying about Fredricksburg because he thinks they fought nobly.
GLC02830.56
17 January 1863
Tomorrow they leave for a destination unknown. He applied for a leave of absence. Includes a picture showing the profile of a woman in a yellow dress.
GLC02830.57
[1861-1865]
Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896)
"Ne[illegible] Hd Qr with Band."
Image shows an unidentified regimental band gathered outside a winter camp.
GLC03029.43
1873
Watkins, Carleton E.
Two photographs
Photograph of a painting of a steam ship. Group portrait of four unidentified whites and three Indians
GLC03030.01
circa 1863-1865
Hoyt, Frank A. (fl. 1863-1865)
[Manuscript drawing of the camp of the 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment]
Shows the various buildings and structures in camp, including barracks, a sawmill, barns, and a steam furnace. The buildings are numbered and there is a corresponding legend on the verso. Drawn in pencil with a colored flag. The regiment operated...
GLC03050
1861
Hardee, William Joseph (1815-1873)
Rifle and Infantry Tactics, Revised and Improved
Written by Confederate Brigadier General Hardee. Fifth Edition copy of volume 1 (first published in 1855). Printed in the "First Year of the Confederacy" by S.H. Goetzel & Co. This book was the standard instructional manual for the U.S. Army when it...
GLC03071
circa 1863
Moore, Thomas (1779-1852)
The minstrel boy
Sheet music, including music and lyrics for two verses of the song "The Minstrel Boy." Printed in Baltimore for J. Carr.
GLC05874
2 December 1859
Thoreau, Henry David (1817-1862)
Martyrdom of John Brown
Program created by Thoreau for the funeral service for John Brown to be held in the Concord Town Hall on December 2nd. Event will include "Reading of pertinent passages. Selections from Brown's last words. Service for the death of a martyr." Also...
GLC05925.02
1803
Murray, John, Jr. (fl. 1803)
[To the Citizens of the United States of America].
Agreed upon at a meeting of Quakers on March 1, 1803 in New York City and issued by the clerk to the meeting, John Murray, Jr. The pamphlet attacks alcohol consumption, taverns, theatres, horse racing, cockfighting, and duels. Printed by Isaac...
GLC05943
6 November 1851
Hale, Sarah Josepha Buell (1788-1879)
to Caroline Gilman
Apologizes for the publisher's loss of Gilman's portrait that Hale had borrowed for the printing of her book, "Women's record" (New York, 1853).
GLC05955
10 November 1862
Turner, Joseph Addison
The Countryman. [Vol. 3, no. 7 (November 10, 1862)]
The Evil Effects of Dancing.
GLC05959.02.05
1968
Farleigh Dickinson University
Charles Aston exhibit, 1968-1969.
One program exhibit sponsored by Farleigh Dickinson University featuring paintings and sculptures by Charles Aston. Artwork was displayed at the Gallery of Modern Art Including the Huntington Hartford Collection. Includes a biographical sketch of...
GLC09640.069
3 September 1964
National Associaton for the Advancement of Colored People
The Civil Rights Front
One edition of Midstream entitled, "The Civil Rights Front," dated September 3, 1964. Includes non-fiction essays, fiction, poetry and book reviews. Essays cover various aspects of civil rights, art in Israel, an Arab boycott of Israel, and other...
GLC09640.116
4 November 1943
Fencil, Lorraine, (fl. 1943)
to Leonard Graeff
One letter from Lorraine Fencil and Roselina Fencil to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 4, 1943. Lorraine writes that she and her father went hunting on the weekend. She shot a rabbit that was sitting still but she missed three others that were...
GLC09611.143
28 November 1943
Roleists, Natalie, (fl. 1943)
to Leonard Eugene Graeff
One letter from Natalie Roleists to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 28, 1943. Natalie writes that Mrs. Stouffer asked her to send the photos they took when Leonard was home on leave. She inquires how Chicago is, and hopes he gets in to visit...
GLC09611.154
19 November 1943
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Great Lakes Bulletin. [Vol. 18 no. 47 (November 19, 1943)]
One newspaper entitled "Great Lakes Bulletin" dated November 19, 1943. The newspaper covers events at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, comics, ads, and information on insurance. On the first page there is a menu for a Thanksgiving meal that...
GLC09611.158
12 December 1943
Roberts, Natalie, (fl.1943)
One letter from Natalie Roberts to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 12, 1943. Natalie apologizes for not writing sooner, preparations for Christmas had her busy. She mentions town isn't decorated like normal. They are putting up the tree by the...
GLC09611.171.01
10 January 1944
One letter from Natalie Roberts to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 10, 1944. Natalie reports that she was sick on Christmas day. She is glad to hear that Leonard's training course is for sixteen weeks and not the usual twelve. She inquires if he...
GLC09611.213
1981
Pic Photos
[Robert and Shelia Stone meeting Queen Elizabeth II]
One photograph taken by Pic Photos dated 1981. Photograph taken at a London Theater at a command performance of the 1981 movie "Absence of Malice" starring Paul Newman, Sally Field, and directed by Sidney Pollack. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince...
GLC09620.423
1821
Ackermann, R. A. (fl. 1821)
A Mandingo
One colored engraving by R.A. Ackermann entitled, "A Mandingo" dated 1821. Features an image of a Mandingo tribesman in traditional clothing.
GLC09791.04
1814
Blood, T. (fl. 1814)
Engraving of William Wilberforce
One portrait engraving of William Wilberforce based on the painting by Russell R.A. dated 1814.
GLC09791.07
1966
Morritt (fl. 1966)
[Etching of Ohio State University Library]
One etching of the front of the Ohio State University Library dated 1966. Artist's signature, "Morritt" is included in the bottom corner. A statue of President William Oxley Thompson is depicted in the front of the library.
GLC09640.228
1935
P.W.A. in Action
One map entitled, "P.W.A. in Action," dated 1935. Map consists of an illustration of the United States; including each of 50 states identified by a local Public Works program. Programs mentioned are related to housing, transportation, defense, museum...
GLC09879
25 July 1858
Stauffer, David M. (1845-1913)
to "Father"
One letter dated Back Woods, July 25, 1858 from David M. Stauffer to his father. Writes about his request for lard and butter and how much they cost. Mentions that if his mother wants blackberry jam she will need to send sugar. Gives udpates on other...
GLC07713.02.01
unknown
[Sketches of curled banners on small scrap of paper]
One undated scrap paper of drawings of curled banners.
GLC07713.02.02
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