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1864
McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897
to Alida McParlin
McParlin expresses concern over his wife's health and discusses the possibility of going to California after the Civil War.
GLC02649.16
27 November 1864
to Alida Roca McParlin
McParlin sends news of himself and asks for more letters from his wife. Writes about life and work at the hospital in Annapolis, Maryland. Comments on religion, friends, and food. Has been so cold that he has been using his "buffalo robe." Troops...
GLC02649.39
1873
Watkins, Carleton E., 1829-1916
Two photographs
Mormon Tabernacle under construction and [Salt Lake City?]
GLC03030.05
[Joseph Smith] and Mormon Tabernacle under construction (closeup) .
GLC03030.06
8 June 1777
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Colonel Jackson writes "by way of Peekskill" [New York]. Reports that a Massachusetts state cruiser has taken two British transport ships bound for New York with Hessians on board. Of the Hessians, writes "it is said they show'd the greatest joy...
GLC02437.00610
1862/02/02
Kelly, James R., fl. 1861-1862
to Mary Kelly
Discusses miserably wet weather and deep mud. He believes "Providence" brought the bad weather to keep them from being slaughtered in battle. He criticizes Washington for the slow conduct of the war and believes that newspapers are making up battles...
GLC04197.16
12 June 1777
Repeats news he mentioned in a letter from 8 June. Discusses the capture of several British ships with Hessians on board, and asks if he can enlist some of them for service. Comments on various ships, and mentions receiving money from Henry's...
GLC02437.00612
21 June 1777
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lucy Knox
Begins with expressions of his love for Lucy, his wife. Describes his devotion to his country, the only thing that keeps him from Lucy. Discusses possible enemy movement and location. Praises his troops. Writes, "With the blessing of Heaven I...
GLC02437.00616
1862/04/28
Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862
to Sue
Mr. Kelly still does not eat much. He has been away from his regiment without leave. Mr. Cherry has been most unhelpful to them while Mr. Khan has called three times, offered her money, and given her a bottle of wine, "so there's the difference...
GLC04197.31
1862/05/16
Brown, Ann H., fl. 1862
Responds to a letter she received in April. She hopes Mr. Kelly's condition has improve since being moved from Winchester. Mentions the Sisters of Mercy. She thinks the patients who were moved from Union hospitals to Seminary hospitals do much...
GLC04197.35
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