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1 December 1864
Unknown
to Philip Coleman
writes that the new baby is unlike the eldest and he is sleeping more at night than formerly.desires to help a German gentleman in the army. Sue has been unwell.
GLC08413.56
14 November 1862
Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Father
He reports a sad incident in which two Germans were practicing a bayonet exercise and one accidently pierced the heart of the other. He tried to shoot himself afterward but was prevented from doing so and locked up.
GLC07705.114
17 July 1863
Rifenburgh, Mary
to sister
Received her letter Friday afternoon. Lou has been sick but is feeling better. Jane left recently. She wanted him to give her more money, but he decided against it. Rubens is selling his farm because he is leaving it in the spring. She should tell...
GLC08914.029
Circa. May 1942
Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945)
to Estelle Spero
Describes an incident earlier in the day when had been called into the classification office, where he had been grilled about his Russian roots.
GLC09120.020
9 June 1942
Discusses the chore of guarding the guardhouse, and the lack of US military success in the war so far.
GLC09120.029
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