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23 December 1874
Bristow, Benjamin Helm, 1832-1896
Liabilities of Choctaw Indians to Individuals
43rd Congress 2nd Session Ex. Doc. No. 47 House of Representatives
GLC03776.14
27 April 1875
Hemans, Nancy A., 1843-?
to Alexander Shiras and Frances B. Shiras
Discusses the loss of Mary, her child, and takes solace in the idea that Mary will be with relatives in heaven. Mentions prayers and affirms her fidelity to God's will.
GLC02429.38
6 April 1870
Hartsuff, Arthur, fl. 1870-1893
to Alice Hartstuff
re: apologies for a disagreement which happened before he left for San Francisco. Hartsuff complains that "it is hard work doing nothing" in the city and reports that he is distracted by thoughts of his wife whose picture he frequently looks at....
GLC05201.001
Circa. May 1942
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Describes the attitudes of the Southern soldiers towards "negroes". Also outlines his General Orders.Written at Edgewood Arsenal.
GLC09120.017
29 May 1783
[Receipt of payment]
Receipt of payment of eleven pounds, three shillings, and fourteen pence to Primas Hubbell, signed by selectman Joseph Pratt.
GLC09365.02
1864-1865 ca.
Barr & Young (photographer)
[Carte-de-visite of Osband Emory]
Signed as Col., 3rd US Col Cavalry. CDV, Barr & Young, Vicksburg imprint. Osband entered service as became colonel of the newly organized 3rd U.S. Colored Cavalry in February, 1864. He was brevetted brigadier general for "gallant and meritorious...
GLC09349
23 September 1943
Diamond informs Estelle that the "colored boy" who worked in the florist shop is on the island with him: "Coincidences galore."
GLC09120.275
1900/10/16
Baird, G. W., fl. 1900
to Edward R. Archer Esq.
Thanks Archer for the history he sent of the 42 pounder "Columbiad" cannon which sits in front of the State, War, & Navy Department Building as an ornament, asks if Archer is related to "Edward K. Archer" who resigned from the navy in 1860, compares...
GLC01896.139
circa 14 October 1943
Negro Pilot Dead in Plane Crash
Newspaper clipping about the plane crash and death of Lt. LeRoi S. Williams. There is a small black and white photograph included. This clipping is the same as GLC09587.069.
GLC09587.070
circa October 1943
[Standing outside church]
Mourners standing outside the church after LeRoi Williams' funeral.
GLC09587.123
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