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1914-1918
Keystone View Company
Ruins of Soissons and Its Two Great Cathedrals.
The ruins of the destroyed cathedrals and town of Soissons. On the right, two silhouettes are seen on the winding road.
GLC09584.235
30 January 1863
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his parents, sister and [brother-in-law]
Writes that he has received his mother's likeness and will treasure it. Asks that Darius write as soon as he is well enough to do so. General Rosecrans has prohibited picket fires at night, so they have to make a big pile of coals and sleep beside...
GLC07460.012
30 April 1863
to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
Thanks his family for the letter and the trunk of food they sent him. He has packed his winter clothing and will be sending it home so as to not carry it around during the summer months. Writes that there is rumor that his regiment will join the...
GLC07460.026
1862/12/27
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Caleb B. Smith and William P. Dole
Written on Executive Mansion stationery to "Sec. of Interior (Smith) and Comr. of Indian Affairs (Dole)." Says that Mr. DuPuy lost his job as an Indian Agent after being falsely accused. Acknowledges that he should be reinstated, but realizes the...
GLC01695
7 January 1944
Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 7, 1944. Leonard writes to inquire how Susan is feeling. He notes that the last letter he received from them made it sound as if she was doing better...
GLC09611.209
16 May 1860
Tabb, Henry Wythe, 1791-1864
[Last will and testament of Henry W. Tabb]
Last will of Henry W. Tabb, making provisions for his lands, children and enslaved people. Provides two hundred dollars per year for the education of each younger child. Wants his main plantation maintained, "for the support and education of my...
GLC03434.22
13 June 1863
Writes of the possiblity of getting furloughed in late July but asks that this not be mentioned to anyone. He tells his family that he could have asked for a furlough sooner, but he felt that the men with wives and children deserved to be furloughed...
GLC07460.035
1840
Littlefield, E., fl. 1840
The Democrat's almanac and people's register for 1841.
Almanac with a summary of the life of Martin Van Buren, appealing for his election in 1840. Published by E. Littlefield, 122 Washington Street. Title page includes contents: "Containing, in addition to the usual calendar pages, a brief sketch of...
GLC00267.182
1862/02/10
Morris, John, fl. 1861-1862
to: Jesse M. Morris and Joseph W. Morris.
John updates Jesse on the spasm in his mare's leg, which John [another with the same name] has been trying to cure. He read in the paper that there was another battle in Kentucky. John tells Joseph that their mother is working on a box to send them...
GLC06451.022
23 October 1786
Lewis, Joseph, 1748-1814
[Certification regarding Doctors Isaac Stafford and Jonathan Horton]
Joseph Lewis, clerk at Morristown, New Jersey, authorizes this document as a true copy of the original certificates presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions in September 1779. Includes the copied signature and statement of Henry Knox, who...
GLC02437.10454
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