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6 March 1944
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
to Mom, Dad and Grandma
One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated March 6, 1944. Sending a brief greeting to them of his day.
GLC09662.547
7 November 1869
Weeks, John F., fl. 1860-1882
to his brother and sister
Writes that he has sent Libbie her money. Discusses stocks and family members. Provides a list of travel expenses. The letter is continued on November 9th and contains more news of traveling, family, and friends.
GLC06728.093
12 March 1944
One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated March 12, 1944. Sending a brief update of his day at the base.
GLC09662.552
16 May 1944
One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated May 16, 1944. Inquires about a family member who visited them from Texas.
GLC09662.571
circa 1830-1910
Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
[Various sketches and sculpture designs]
Greco-Roman themes, nude models, soldiers, etc. Bound with string. Graphite, charcoal, tissue and wove papers.
GLC06343.080
20 September 1944
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated September 20, 1944. Describes Rosh Hashanah services.
GLC09662.612
23 July 1944
One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 23, 1944. Pertains to the Ninth Division being covered in the paper.
GLC09662.594
5 July 1942
Schwartz, Ruth, 1928-2005
to Mother, Dad and Grandma
One postcard addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz, and Sarah Friedman from Ruth Schwartz dated July 5, 1942. Pertains to work and asks why they had not written recently.
GLC09662.296
24 June 1883
Mary, fl. 1865-1883
to Cousin Joe and Bell
Letter addressed "Dear Cousin Joe and Bell." Cousin Mary writes from her new home in Nebraska. Comments how different the country looks "...so few trees and such filthy little houses..." Remarks they must travel three miles to purchase wood. Believes...
GLC03523.10.194
27 December 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Messrs. Brown and Francis
Discusses sheep he had previously inquired about. Requests they obtain two rams, four or six ewes, and to carefully ship them to Joseph Peirce.
GLC02437.06285
7 March 1863
Coit, George O., fl. 1863
to his mother and brother
Describes the smoothness of the New Jersey Railroad ride as a byproduct of the flat and uninteresting country. He is on his way to visit his brother, Charles, and suggests that his mother and sister follow suit. He describes attending a Union...
GLC03603.203
11 December 1944
One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated December 11, 1944. Pertains to receiving their holiday mail. Includes the address for Leonard Borin's wife.
GLC09662.640
20 December 1946
Johnson, Ed. (fl. 1946)
To Margaret and Paul Lobik
This is a card and a note that was enclosed.
GLC09579.01.14
20 April 1798
Beaumez, Sarah Lyons Flucker, fl. 1784-1801
to Francis and Thomas Flucker
Writes to her sons, stating that she has not heard from them in a while and about the ships and news from the family.
GLC02437.07117
25 May 1944
One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated May 25, 1944. Criticizes local American papers about their coverage of government legislation for soldiers serving in the military.
GLC09662.576
17 November 1944
One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated November 17, 1944. Pertains to visiting a Belgian town for the day. Mentions that he bought souvenirs for the family.
GLC09662.633
28 December 1943
One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated December 28, 1943. Pertains to life while stationed in England. Mentions waiting to hear back form his cousin, Tova.
GLC09662.516
18 May 1944
One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated May 18, 1944. Mentions registering to vote from abroad.
GLC09662.574
10 June 1862
Russell, Samuel, 1835-1896
to his mother and sisters
Written while at a stop near Devils Gate while traveling east to Bluff City, Tennessee from Utah with a wagon train. Discusses various aspects of travel, camp, and life on the trail. Describes the perils of river crossings, particularly the...
GLC05493.01
11 March 1863
to his mother and sister
Describes camp life and goes into detail about the meals that he has eaten. Remarks on the good spirits of the men in the camp and says that Captian Hoyt has offered to lend Charles and George horses so that they can ride to all the different camps.
GLC03603.207
January 23, 1705
Dudley, Joseph, 1647-1720
to Reverend and Dear Sir
Includes his testimony to the Superior Court of an altercation he has had with two carters, John Winchester, Jr. and Thomas Trowbridge. He claims they attacked him when he ordered them to make way for his carriage and he wishes to press charges....
GLC00461.01
1917-1918
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
[Presidential proclamations and executive orders]
Proclamations dealing with war with Germany, emergency powers, and armistices.
GLC08540
18 August 1864
Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
to John and Sophia Henry
Henry writes to his parents from Knoxville, on his way to the regiment. Reports there are 400 convalescents marching with him. Mentions how ripe the fruit is. Comments that the farmers are thrashing their wheat and doing their fall plowing. First...
GLC03523.07.27
17 October 1943
One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated Somewhere in Sicily, October 17, 1943. Pertains to updates of men he has served with. Mentions photo negatives received by his friend stationed in Africa...
GLC09662.482
16 January 1945
Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946
to Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield
Alvin writes requesting various food items from his parents like salami and sardines. He says he hopes that his mom is feeling better.
GLC09414.1571
14 May 1788
[Certification regarding Livingston and Turnbull]
Marked as a copy. Certifies that in 1777, [Knox] "had opportunities of observing the attention and industry of Messrs. Livingston and Turnbull in furnishing clothing for the army generally, and that he experienced the greatest readiness and...
GLC02437.03871
28 April 1863
Kessler, A.P., fl. 1863
to his son and daughter
Inquires after a friend's (or family member's) farm and some financial matters. Requests his son to write him with the latest developments. The city listed in the letter is Springfield; state is not given.
GLC03523.52.04
1779/10/25
Brown & Morgan, fl. 1779
[Receipt for tea and sugar]
Attests to receipt of two half chests of tea and one barrel of sugar by Greenbury Dorsey, possibly Greensbury Dorsey (d. 1807) of Huntington County, Pennsylvania.
GLC08696.02
1861-1865
Smyser, G. H., fl. 1860
[Depiction of Lincoln and family]
Depicts Lincoln with his wife Mary Todd and sons Robert Todd, William Wallace, and Thomas Lincoln circa 1860. Lincoln reads to Thomas, the youngest. Mary and their other two sons are seated around a dining room table. Contains an obviously false...
GLC08879.03
7 February 1944
One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated February 7, 1944. Mentions seeing a movie starring the Benny Goodman Orchestra, "The Gangs All Here."
GLC09662.537
1765-1781 ( bulk: 1765-1766 )
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
Manuscript journal and letter book
Bulk, 1765-1769 on Stamp Act Congress; some pages cut out. In four sections: 1) Correspondence of CT and Philadelphia Merchant's Committee, re: Stamp Act, 1765-1766; 2) Resolves of colonies re: Stamp Act Congress, with minutes of the Congress from...
GLC01018
17 November 1865
Lawson, Thomas, 1865-?
[Bill for Harvey and Johnson]
Harvey and Johnson owe money for tobacco.
GLC09302.057
October 15, 1783
Haynes, Samuel, fl. 1783
to Mr. Baker and Blow
Addressed to Mr. Baker and Blow, merchants, South Quay, Virginia. Encloses a certificate from the Auditor's office for eight hundred seventy-nine pounds, eleven shillings, four pence for rum. Discusses the appraisal value of the rum. Requests that...
GLC01450.111
10 January 1861
"Dear Niece" and "Dear Daughter"
One letter from an unknown sender to a niece and daughter dated January 10, 1861. The letter is written as two letters but on the same folio of paper.
GLC03135.13.009
29 November 1943
One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated November 29, 1943. Pertains to receiving their letters and care packages.
GLC09662.498
circa 1920-1947
unknown, fl. 1920-1947
[Photograph of schoolchildren and teachers]
One undated black-and-white photograph of a schoolchildren and teachers. Image includes the twin sisters as seen in previous images.
GLC09860.119
10 July 1781
to the Board of War and Ordnance
Informs the Board that George Washington has directed him to delay the transport of cannon and powder to New Windsor and Kings Ferry, New York, until [8] August. Small stores are to be sent to New Windsor as soon as possible. Writes, "The Army are...
GLC02437.01032
28 November 1791
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Bond from Shaw and Randall]
Docket identifies document as a copy. Date added later in pencil. Shaw, on behalf of himself and Thomas Randall, his business partner, declares that their firm is bound to George Bell's firm in Ostend, Flanders (he spells it "Ostende;" in present...
GLC02437.05247
February 26, 1777
Hill, Stephen, fl. 1777
[Receipts for coats and duffle]
States that Murphy received a coat and two and a half yards white duffle for ordnance, and that Hill received a coat and four yards white duffle. Each has signed their name next to the goods they received. Murphy's name is spelled Murffey, and he...
GLC02437.00537
August 1797
Describes her health and life in Calcutta.
GLC02437.07026
1861-1877
State War and Navy Departments
One print entitled, "State War and Navy Departments" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the State, War, and Navy Depatments building, Washignton, D.C.
GLC08878.0217
21 August 1797
Expresses her disappointment and anxiety at not hearing from her sons.
GLC02437.07019
1898 ca.
Scribner's magazine
Roosevelt and an unidentified officer.
Both on horseback and facing front. Caption "Roosevelt, Theodore" in red ink on front .
GLC07002.34
27 February 1945
One v-mail addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated February 27, 1945. Writes that the troop dog Windy had passed away. Mentions receiving word from his cousin Sam about his condition improving.
GLC09662.663
1795
United States. Treaties, etc.
Treaty of amity, commerce and navigation between Great Britain and United States
Printed by Edward Johnston. Official British printing of Jay's Treaty. Signed on 19 November 1794. ADD REFERENCES.
GLC03673.01
9 July 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 9, 1942. Pertains to weather and going into town.
GLC09662.300
30 June 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz, and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated June 30, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and working.
GLC09662.289
1 July 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz, and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 1, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and working.
GLC09662.290
2 July 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz, and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 2, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and working.
GLC09662.291
4 July 1942
One postcard addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz, and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated July 4, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and working.
GLC09662.293
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