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15 April 1865
Alden, William H. (fl. 1844-)
to Mother
He had to go on a 45 mile horse back ride recently but as a veteran he was used to it. Includes separate note to Hattie complimenting her on her math skills and handwriting.
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22 May 1865
He tells her not send a package because it will cost too much. The company is now healthy for the most part except for one man. He mentions Norton.
GLC02831.49
6 June 1865
to Mother and Sister
He says not to expect him home even though the war is pretty much over since he is involved in another arrangement. Includes separate note to his siter in which he talks about his nephew.
GLC02831.50
20 July 1865
He thinks he will be in Crow Creek for about 2 months before he might be able to start home. He says to give his love to everyone.
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1861-1877
He thanks her for the butter and cake she sent. He is glad Rebecca wrote to him. He heard that Ed was in another battle.
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Unknown
William H. Alden
Portrait of William H. Alden in a suit. He has a goatee and mustache.
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23 August 1935
[Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the 1935 Bank Reform Act]
Also signed by ten other persons in the photograph, including Carter Glass and Henry Steagall. Shows Roosevelt sitting at his desk signing the act while the other ten men look on from behind.
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October 19, 1864
McLaws, Lafayette, 1821-1897
to Colonel Ray
Forwards an application, "Of the Officers of the 9th Ga [Georgia] Battallian of Arty [Artillery] for transfer to Siege batteries Savannah." Analyzes the conditions at different forts and batteries in Georgia and South Carolina in preparation for the...
GLC01073
30 June 1895
Sarony, Napoleon, 1821-1896
[Portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe]
One portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe taken by Sarony dated June 30, 1895. Inscribed to Frank Leonard. Signed twice, recto and verso after an excerpt from Uncle Tom's Cabin.
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May 20, 1824
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to John Quincy Adams
Written by Monroe as President to an unnamed recipient. The recipient is likely John Quincy Adams, however; this is inferred based on the content and on information in John Quincy Adams diary, discussing his meeting with Monroe on this topic on this...
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