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circa 1830-1880
Prud'homme, John Francis Eugene, 1800-1892
Engraving of Dolley Madison
Hand colored portrait engraving of a middle-age Dolley Madison, drawn by J. Herring after J. Wood.
GLC02231.02
17 September 1865
Hymn-Book for the Army and Navy [signed by Ira S. Dodd]
A book of Army and Navy hymns signed by Ira S. Dodd on 17 September 1865.
GLC03523.01.042
28 February 1919
Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919
to Hazel Reese
Writes to his friend about his daily activities now that the war is over and the troops are preparing to return home. Shares his hope to stay in Europe and travel with the YMCA shows. Promises to tell her all about his furlough once he returns to...
GLC07810.099
2 July 1918
Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968
to Helen Lyons
Writes to his wife about the barracks, the officers, and the cooks. Reports that his captain is having motion pictures made from the time the soldiers leave their homes to their embarkation for France.
GLC07810.063
17 February 1919
Writes to his wife about working on the roads and discusses the weather. Asks about their daughter. Says that the troops watch movies on Tuesdays and Fridays and have dances on Thursdays. Explains that the French dance differently than the...
GLC07810.069
circa 1900
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
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GLC01266
13 July 1918
Schoomaker, Lee, fl. 1918-1919
to Gladys Schoomaker
Replies to his niece and discusses camp life, especially the entertainment at the YMCA. Promises to let her know when the next Vaudeville show is planned so she and her sister can fly to France to join their uncle.
GLC07810.087
31 March 1793
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Signed twice by Jackson. References Knox's letter of 20 March. Has heard nothing from William Tudor since the last letter he forwarded to Knox. Relates that his note to Tudor was due 17 March. Reports that [Thomas?] Adams the printer informed him...
GLC02437.05861
7 April 1793
References Knox's letter of 30 March. Is "rejoiced to hear that you are in such a promising way." Arrived at Hingham Academy last Tuesday morning . Attended the exhibition of the children, the afternoon sermon, and the bell in the evening. Was...
GLC02437.05865
19 January 1794
References Knox's letters of 4 and 11 January. Says Knox's son will not be seeing a dancing master as those instructions arrived too late. If he must go to Philadelphia, he will, "but I am closing the settlement of my Fathers Estate which cannot...
GLC02437.06029
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