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8 April 1919
Fike, George, fl. 1919
to Eva Mae Fike
Sends his wife the iron cross he received from a wounded German (not included). Promises to tell her the story behind the cross when he returns.
GLC07810.012
18 October 1890
Stoddard, Chester S., fl. 1890
to Paul Leicester Ford
Refers to a letter from Thomas Jefferson to Tristam Dalton, GLC07670.01. Regrets that years ago he tore off the address which had a free frank of Jefferson at the request of a friend who wanted the autograph. Identifies the recipient of that letter...
GLC07670.02
circa 1825
Harrison, Mary S., 1809-1842
[Stitch sample of Mary S. Harrison]
Small piece of off-white fabric with lines of various types of stitches in green thread. Originally from the sentiment book of Mary S. Harrison, GLC07732.02.
GLC07732.04
April 14, 1865
Farmer, George E., fl. 1865
to Mr. Farmer
Writes to his father that he is in excellent spirits after being present at Confederate General Robert E. Lee's surrender. Discusses the Appomattox Campaign and indicates that he participated in the fighting near Dinwiddie Courthouse and was with...
GLC00808.01
1861
Merrick, R.T., fl. 1859-1860
Speech of R.T. Merrick, Delivered Before the Illinois State Democratic Convention at Springfield, Illinois, January 16, 1861
Published by S.P. Rounds' Steam Book and Job Printing House. Includes resolutions adopted by the Illinois State Democratic Convention. In his speech, Merrick blames the dissolution of the Union on the "bitter, vindictive, fanatical and...
GLC01265.09
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