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1861-1877
The State, War and Navy Department
One engraving entitled "The State, War and Navy Department" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of the State, War and Navy Department building, Washington, D.C. Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0218
31 December 1890
Hartsuff, Arthur, fl. 1870-1893
to "my darling wife and baby"
re: Hartsuff reports that the war commenced almost without warning. Four companies of Infantry had already struck their tents and gotten ready to leave and another four were under orders to strike their tents when the fight broke upon them....
GLC05201.020
21 September 1847
The Bank of Virginia, fl. 1847
to Woodson Johnson and Edwin Johnson
Woodson Johnson and Edwin Johnson owe money to the bank of Virginia.
GLC09302.029
27 October 1941
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Abrams
One envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz.
GLC09662.111
14 December 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to James Webber, Addington, and Bicknell
Knox writes to his brother William Knox's friends (presumably in London). Thanks them for caring for William and aiding his recovery (William suffered from mental illness). Praises them, offering his services in the future.
GLC02437.03075
1759/04/25
Ruggles, Timothy, 1711-1795
Ordering troops to Lunenburg and Halifax
Ordering Col. Thomas to take troops to relieve the garrison at Lunenburg (N.S.) and then for the relieved officer to go to Halifax.
GLC05588.02
26 August 1942
to Mom, Dad, Grandma and Ruthie
One letter addressed to Eva, Ruth, and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated August 26, 1942. Pertains to working and living on the base.
GLC09662.321
7 October 1942
One letter addressed to Eva, Ruth, and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated October 7, 1942. Pertains to working and living on the base.
GLC09662.343
12 September 1801
to Robert Houston and George Ulmer
Appears to be copies of two different letters from Knox thanking Ulmer, Houston, and the other gentleman involved in the survey work.
GLC02437.07610
31 July 1863
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his parents, brother, and sister
Writes that the company is back in Lavergne and was able to return to the log buildings they had built there a month ago. Discusses General [William Thomas] Ward, his sixteen year commission, and his refusal to report to General Morgan. Writes that...
GLC07460.041
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