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23 January 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia spoke to Olga, and went to Cooper Union regarding an art course she wants to take. She also comments on David Abbot meeting Moe in Paris earlier.
GLC09414.0499
27 January 1945
Written from museum of modern art: Sylvia visited his parents, and saw Margie. She also learned that Joe had a relapse.
GLC09414.0502
18 February 1945
Sylvia describes a play at the Provincetown Playhouse called "The Sorcerer."
GLC09414.0519
25 February 1945
Sylvia went to the theater with Bess and Ruth.
GLC09414.0525
18 May 1796
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
to Henry Knox
Discusses a furniture sale held for Knox and relates that Hodgdon is putting up his harpsichord for sale as well. Adds that Miss Knox's forte piano is safely on its way to Knox. Mentions sale results and transportation of merchandise.
GLC02437.06744
4 May 1798
Lucas, John, fl. 1775-1798
Asks Knox to send his picture of Elisha Brown and his heroic revolutionary story to John Adams to be installed in the Museum of the United States.
GLC02437.07124
19 October 1783
McDougall, Alexander, 1732-1786
Asks Knox to order and send him supplies including nails, paint, and screws. Wonders if one of Knox's artificers can help him hang a new bell he has acquired to summon his servants. Also mentions that "This fellow [most likely referring to Colonel...
GLC02437.02688
15 July 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Lincoln
Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Writes respecting the arsenal and magazines to let Lincoln know that his orders are "impracticable" to execute. Reminds Lincoln that he is the President of the Massachusetts branch of the...
GLC02437.02291
1863
"When This Cruel War is Over."
Advertisement /song sheet with small hand-colored picture of Union soldiers in the countryside entitled "Reconnoitering Party after the battle of Gettysburg."
GLC04706.26
13 January 1863
Magie, James K., fl. 1862-1863
to Mary Magie
He is in Louisville on regimental business. He received a letter which indicated that Eddie, their son, was gravely ill. He wants to know what was wrong with him. Another son, Charles has begun to swear. Magie advises Mary to tell Charles that if...
GLC05241.05
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