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3 September 1862
Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865
to Nancy E. Jones
Marching orders, perhaps to Cincinnati; expenses at home; determination to remain religious while in the army. Written at Camp Terry.
GLC02739.007
2 November 1862
Walker, Joseph, fl. 1862
to his sister Nancy E. Jones
Their shared devotion to Christianity. His faith comforts him through the trials of war.
GLC02739.022
11 February 1863
He grieves for George Cooper, John Millis, and Joseph Walker. He describes Joseph's and John's deaths and how he helped bury them. He isn't sorry that he enlisted but if he would never "go in another such a wore as this for it is an unholy war on...
GLC02739.034
14 June 1779
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lucy Knox
Sends his wishes for her improved health. Reports that the enemy in his area have made no new movements. Relates news of General Benjamin Lincoln's victory against the British in South Carolina (Lincoln engaged the British as they retreated from a...
GLC02437.00769
12 April 1863
He cannot pray at night in the 20th Ohio and must rely on secret prayer. All the prisoners "that we get say that the rebel armey is both starveing and getting naked for the want of clothes."
GLC02739.046
30 April 1863
The men and officers of the 20th are all "persecutors of religion" but he will persist in his prayers. They expect a battle soon, "one of thee hardest battles ever fought in America."
GLC02739.047
11 June 1863
He expects the Union to take Vicksburg soon. He must sneak out to prayer meetings in town every night and could be punished if caught.
GLC02739.054
7 August 1863
Mentions that he has atteneded prayer meetings led by Black church members. Refers to the educational disaparity between Black and White children. Writes, "if they had the schooling and chance that we have they could take care of their selves and be...
GLC02739.064
31 August 1863
to Nancy Ellen Jones
Jones, a Civil War soldier, replies to a letter from his wife. Expresses joy that Nancy spends time with Brother Millis, possibly a pastor. Traveled the previous day from Bellefont to Stevenson, Alabama. States that divisions led by Generals...
GLC02739.067
29 August 1862
Guard duty; mustering in; receiving uniforms; prayer meeting.
GLC02739.002
31 August 1862
Camp life; prayer meeting; female visitors; writing paper and envelopes.
GLC02739.003
6 April 1979
Hayakawa, Samuel I., 1906-1992
to Earl G. Hunt
Asked for his favorite quotation for counselling college youth, Hayakawa provides Matthew 12: 36-37: "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt...
GLC05508.124.01
30 November 1878
Barnum, P.T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891
to Dr. Davenport
A short, odd, breezy letter, Barnum promises a humorous lecture, possibly to a religious group. He also remarks on the virtues of being "practically useful to our fellow man," indicating that he would trade some of his faith for a stack of good works...
GLC05508.030.01
1981
Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990
A Simple Song
Sheet music for "A Simple Song" from "Mass." Accompanied by signed card with "Sing God a simple song" written on it, with score (GLC05508.035.02).
GLC05508.035.02
11 August 1975
Mata, Maureen, fl. 1975
to Mr. Luetge
Maureen Mata, at Pat Boone's office, writes a cover letter for items sent to Luetge: "As requested, we enclose the three pages taken from Pat Boone's book A NEW SONG autographed."
GLC05508.043.01
Boone, Pat, 1934-
[To Shirley...]
Excerpt from Boone's autobiography, 'A New Song': "To Shirley [his wife], Clint Davidson was a living example of the Christian life she was looking for. Little did either of us know than that we were about to experience the reality of the presence...
GLC05508.043.02
[In the next few pages...]
Excerpt from Boone's autobiography, 'A New Song.' Boone writes that he will recount "events leading up to this [event not written, possibly related to religion], and then share with you the exciting experiences that have been ours since then." He...
GLC05508.043.03
[Photograph of Pat Boone]
An autographed photo of Pat Boone "Leo-/ many thanks/ God bless you." Included with excerpts from his book and cover letter (GLC05508.043.01-.03).
GLC05508.043.04
18 December 1894
Booth, William B., 1829-1912
to James W. Eldridge
Booth writes to Eldridge to thank him for his contribution to the Salvation Army.
GLC05508.046.01
12 September 1907
[The object of my life is...]
Booth sends a sentiment that states that the object of his life his to do the most for the Lord. This item appears to be a page from an autograph book. Note the quotations on the verso by Adelina Patti Ledstow (1907) and Luisa Tetrazzini (1909/09...
GLC05508.046.02
22 January 1913
Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925
to Earl Cranston, Jr.
Bryan gives advice to a student on the "temptations that come from education" namely, "to forget God" and "to put selfish interests above the common good." Includes a clipped signature.
GLC05508.052.01
10 April 1906
[Fragment of speech by William Jennings Bryan]
A fragment of a speech by Bryan comparing Christ and Confucius marked B. 6: "Confucius dealt with forms and formulas; Christ dealt with substance and with unchanging truth." Typed by Bryan's wife with autograph notes and handwritten continuation on...
GLC05508.052.02
1 February 1876
Cooper, Anthony A., fl. 1876-1884
to Ashley O'Rorke
The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, applauding his decision to become a teetotaling missionary, but suggests he go to Central Africa rather than India.
GLC05508.074.01
3 May 1876
The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, thanking him for a birthday present and teaches him the motto "None but Christ."
GLC05508.074.02
27 September 1876
The Earl of Shaftesbury Anthony Cooper writes to his godson, Ashley O'Rorke, to assure him that despite not talking for a while, he is thinking of him. He talks about the beach and ocean. Cooper asks him to pray for the end of the Turkey War, and...
GLC05508.074.03
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