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8 April 1862
to Richard H. Jackson
He writes that he enjoys Richard's letters. He is with his friend Charley and asks why he cannot get a furlough to come to New York.
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28 April 1862
Charley, fl. 1861-1864
He informs Richard that Theodore had been sick recently. He also mentioned that he better be careful when writing to Miss Watson and Miss Milligan.
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24 May 1862
Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864
Watson describes Richard's father's wedding. He notes that he saw Martha who told him Mr. Snow saw his father and told him about his regiment.
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7 June 1862
Fred, fl. 1861-1864
His friend tells him the story of how he got back to New York starting with when he left Roanoke Island.
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11 January 1878
Peterson, Alex, fl. 1878
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
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8 April 1878
Stricklin, W.S., fl. 1878
discusses Mr. Crawford's case.
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24 May 1878
further discusses Mr. Crawford's case and ways of proving his loyalty to the Union.
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26 January 1878
Leachman, R., fl. 1877-1878
letter of recommendation for Mr. W.A. Slaughter for the office of post master.
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1 January 1878
Lee, fl. 1878
Miss Lee presents her compliments and regrets.
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18 January 1878
Libby, M., fl. 1878
letter of recommendation for Harry Holmes for the position of special agent in the post office.
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8 February 1878
Baldwin, M., fl. 1878
requests assistance in Rhodes' case
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12 March 1878
Hand, W.T., fl. 1878
requests that Bruce use his influence to get him appointed as route agent.
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21 January 1879
Reid, Thomas, fl. 1878
to James HIll
requesting that Hill write him a letter of commendation for route agent to Bruce.
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10 January 1878
Spellman, James J., fl. 1877-1880
letter of introduction for H.E. Sizer.
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28 January 1879
Sneed, N.D., fl. 1878-1879
asks that he consider him for the position.
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19 March 1878
asks him to consider his reappointment. also requests a post route map of Mississippi and Louisiana.
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15 April 1878
Taibu, fl. 1878
writes about different bills up for vote in the senate.
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9 March 1878
Steward, Ross J., fl. 1878
writes the legislature will adjourn on the 23rd and if the place can be secured, he shall be ready to report for duty April 1st.
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Somerville, Alice J., fl. 1878
wants to know if he has received her application.
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28 January 1878
asks for an appointment as a clerk, counter or copyist.
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31 January 1878
Simmons, R.A., fl. 1878
thanks him for a copy of the report of the commissioner of agriculture.
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Walker, S.A., fl. 1878
asks Bruce to send him a copy of the speeches delivered in eulogy on the life and death of Hon. O.P. Morton.
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9 December 1878
Thorn, R.H., fl. 1878
asks for some indication of the probable action of the Committee on Pensions.
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27 February 1878
James, B.J., fl. 1878-1879
received a copy of publication for which he wants a copy of record for the Wilberforce Reading Room
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13 February 1878
Young, James W., fl. 1878
requests a clerkship position in some department of the government.
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13 February 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe writes that Spring is in the air. He watched the French people dressed up for Mardi Gras, and saw a Bob Hope movie.
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14 February 1945
Moe reports that there has been very good weather lately. He visited the Municipal Library and went to a revue. He tells Sylvia not to worry about a house "wifely" existence any time soon.
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15 February 1945
Moe apologizes for forgetting to mention Valentine's Day. Today, however is the day of the company party. The weather has turned and it is now much colder.
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16 February 1945
Moe went to see "Song of Bernadette," which he liked very much. He attended the company party and met some ladies who have a friend in Brooklyn. He asks Sylvia to investigate this friend.
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18 February 1945
Moe describes a show he went to called "Chauson D' Amour."
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19 February 1945
Moe writes that the winter is practically over. He also tells Sylvia to stop worrying about what her boss thinks of her.
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20 February 1945
Moe was able to see two shows this week. He also played ping pong with Jack at the Red Cross, and requests Sylvia send him a zippo lighter.
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21 February 1945
Moe complains about the soldiers that complain about everything even though they haven't even been overseas that long. He also mentions that he had to listen to a reading of the Articles of War.
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23 October 1917
Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951
to my dear mother
He describes his trip to the Belgian Front. He met with the French minister of finance during an air raid. They enjoyed a wonderful evening. Belgium is a small country but they are standing up to Germany none the less. He got to visit the trenches...
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1861-1877
to Unknown
Reads: "Charles Nicholson-Company L 5th Regt. Penn. Heavy Artillery Washington City D.C."
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14 March 1865
Nicolson, Charles, fl. 1862-1864
to Alice
He was sick but is now feeling much better. He is glad that her father, who is an inavalid, is hoping to move to Morgan Town, It will be good for his health. He instructs her to only buy things she needs as most items are still piced very high.
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3 May 1865
He commends her on putting her father above herself so that she can take care of him. He was not surprised to hear of cousin Richardson's death because she knew her son was a prisoner in the South for over eleven months. He believes people in power...
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10 May 1865
Libbie, fl. 1862-1864
to Allie
She has not been very well lately with neuralgia in his head and face. Her daughters continue their studies. She has not heard from cousin Caroline.
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Hawkeye, fl. 1862
Two Brothers Fallen
A tribute to Captain Asbel Fairchild Duncan and Fidelio Hughes Duncan, both of whom died in Winchester after getting wounded in battle.
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May 3, 1863
Wolcott, Laurens W., fl. 1861-1865
to Mother
Describes how they got across Bear RIver to meet the enemy where they immediately began fighting. The enemy rescued some of their prisoners. Next day they marched back and camped near a mountain.
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April 29, 1862
to Sister
Yesterday there was skirmishing among the pickets. They also received strict orders not to cross the lines of their division except on business. The weather has been pleasant.
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November 30, 1861
They got on a steamer bound for St. Louis where he met a friend who entrusted a package with hiim. Written at Benton Barracks (also know as Camp Benton).
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24 October 1862
McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864
He hopes there will be a couple of new regiments coming to reinforce them.
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6 August 1864
Mays, Wesley, fl. 1862
to Daniel Kestor
A notice of the death of a friend.who died on the battlefield.
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4 June 1861
to Sisters
No year. John is sick. He speculates on where they will go and how they will be transported after they are given marching orders. They might be put on a boat or a passenger car, but most likely they will be put in a Hog car and be "crowded in like...
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18 January 1944
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
"Baptism of fire" letter. First air raid encounter with Japanese bombers. Year on letter is 1943 but content indicates it was written in 1944.
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July 31, 1863
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
to my dear parents
He was at Bunker Hill when he heard there were yankees in Huntsville. Col. Sheffield got a letters saying there were refugees and negroes from Madison. They are now in Culpeper, VA. Henry describes his actions at Gettysburg.
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October 6, 1863
to my dear Ma
He has some ladies' shoes he plans to give his mother when he finally sees her. From Col. Sheffield, he hired a negro boy at 20 dollars per month. Very faded and illegible. Dissusses family business, as well as deaths in the area and in the regiment...
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October 24, 1864
Ives, Warren A., fl. 1863-1864
to Parents
There was a heavy battle on the 19th. The Rebels surprised them. General Sheridan was involved. They managed to capture a whole ten acres and more guns then they knew what to do with. he found a horse the day of the fight worth about $150 but does...
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August 23, 1864
Vanaernam, Henry, 1819-1894
to my dearest Liz
There have been several short battles but they have always come out the victor so far. THings look good on both sides, though the Rebels have cut their rail road in the rear. They have not yet been able to completely surround Atlanta. He discusses...
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