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15 August 1864
Coit, Charles M., 1838-1878
to his family
He writes that the U.S.G. has a new leader and that he had to give up his horse. He requests hair oil and sends sewing silk.
GLC03603.310
9 September 1864
Wait, J.T., fl. 1861
to Charles Morgan Coit
Wait requests information from Coit for George Pratt, an author who is preparing a sketch of Marvin. He wants to know the date of Marvin's enlistment, when the company moved from Norwich to Hartford and how long the company remained in Jamaica. Coit...
GLC03603.319
13 February 1822
Collamore, Nathaniel, 1787-?
to Aaron Hobart
Discusses a petition to the government, Hobart's family, and a request by Collamore's brother to have Hobart arrange for him to receive a periodical.
GLC06313.04.152
15 February 1822
Holmes, Abraham, 1754-1839
Discusses the bankruptcy bill, which Holmes opposes. Also discusses a proposed amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution limiting the number of senators from each locale, as well as pending state taxation and election bills, and an amendment to...
GLC06313.04.154
17 February 1822
Ritchie, William, 1781-1842
Discusses news about mutual friends and the visit of "Our brother Watson." Seeks a pay increase on the behalf of "Colonel Harris." Mentions a pending "bill for regulating the pay of customs House Officers" and comments on the importation of rum.
GLC06313.04.155
18 February 1822
Gay, Ebenezer, 1771-1842
Discusses his "claim under the Spanish Treaty," possibly referring to the Adams-Onis Treaty (as he did in GLC06313.141). Seeks Hobart's assistance in recovering the claim.
GLC06313.04.156
29 November 1860
McSherry, Anna, 1833-?
to Henry F. McSherry
Written by Anna to her brother Henry who was an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy and appears to be in New York. Mentions a band that came from Frederick, Maryland to play on Thanksgiving. Says that their father went to Baltimore on Friday morning...
GLC03523.21.04
27 November 1860
Written by Anna to her brother Henry who was an assistant surgeon in the U.S. Navy and is stationed in Brooklyn, New York aboard the USS "Vandalia." References receiving Henry's letter. Says he ought to get any books that he wants as "time spent in...
GLC03523.21.03
30 November 1860
Written by Anna to his brother Henry in the U.S. Navy. Letter is extremely faded in most sections and is hard to read. References receiving a letter from him. Says she cannot write a book, but has thought of writing children's stories. Wishes he was...
GLC03523.21.06
circa early 1861
Large parts of the letter are faded and it is hard to read. References receiving Henry's letter. Says she is sorry to hear that he is to lose Mr. Cunningham - who appeared to be a naval officer on Henry's ship. She knew he was an agreeable companion...
GLC03523.21.08
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