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to Father

He writes that since Roanoke was taken, hundreds of slaves have left their masters and sought protection from the Union and are now employed by the government.

GLC07705.053

to Henry Moffett

GLC09182.03

USS Memphis journal: Memorys and Incidents of My Last 60(?) Days in the United States Navy

Diary of Quartermaster Second Class Thomas Barwiss Hagstog Askin, Jr. containing a countdown of days until his relief day. Askin's diary describes day-to-day experiences aboard the USS Memphis. Includes entries regarding correspondence, entertainment...

GLC09555.01

to Richard H. Jackson

Johnny Austen came to visit on furlough. He heard that Bill Busiley died of Typhoid fever and Sergeant Watson was killed at Antietam. General Banks' expedition has sailed.

GLC07705.244

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of their Christmas celebration which would have been better had Richard been able to return home.

GLC07705.246

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about their separation and their longing to see one another.

GLC09414.0456

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a dinner with Dorothy and James Smith, and then the theater after dinner.

GLC09414.0457

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia sees a movie about Germany and Russia.

GLC09414.0458

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Joe's recovery, assures Moe that his letters are great. This letter features a sketch of stick figures having a New Year's Eve party

GLC09414.0465

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes the plot of a movie, and mentions that her father is a bit better but her mother is not doing well and they recently received a cablegram from Al.

GLC09414.0468

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes about her Christmas shopping and how much she loves Moe.

GLC09414.0469

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she received eight letters from Moe and complains about the lack of cigarettes. She also spoke to her father and had supper at Mad's.

GLC09414.0476

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that Hy called and promised to get Moe some cigarettes. She also responded to the letters she received from him.

GLC09414.0477

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that Sammy B is having a tough time in Texas, refers to a letter of his that talks about the other soldiers making sexist comments.

GLC09414.0478

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia learned through Mad that Sam Beekman is coming in on furlough.

GLC09414.0542

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia called the lawyer about the apartment but didn't hear from him so she says she won't pay rent until she hears back from him.

GLC09414.0543

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Marge and Joe, Mom and Pop and Ben. She says she might go to Boston in a couple of weeks.

GLC09414.0544

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw a man from the Red Cross speak about his activities in England.

GLC09414.0545

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that Sam Beekman came home and they all listened to him tell stories.

GLC09414.0546

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia bought a pair of midriff pajamas, and saw Sarah Bergman at Union Headquarters.

GLC09414.0547

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has heard that Russia is getting "soft." She also answers a series of letters in chronological order.

GLC09414.0548

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is writing from Mad's, where she is babysitting for Daniel.

GLC09414.0549

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

In this letter Sylvia mentions Marge, Joe and Ben.

GLC09414.0550

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions a place called Plum Point, she describes it as "seductively gorgeous, above the hudson..."

GLC09414.0551

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes her weekend in the country.

GLC09414.0552

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a sad and difficult day at work.

GLC09414.0553

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia read, and wrote various letters from Pepi to her mother, and from Moe to his parents. Moe's father entrusts 10 dollars with her to send to Moe.

GLC09414.0554

to Father

He sent a box containing his old uniform to his father, as well as a portfolio, some letters. He heard that Dunyee's zoaves were about seven miles away. There was a grand review of General Sickles division.

GLC07705.118

to Father

He provides a lengthy description of the bombardment of Fredricksburg. The captain got sick so the company was in his command.

GLC07705.120

to Father

The "Keohuck" broke down. The first division is going West.

GLC07705.151

to Father

Everyone has been ordered to Tennessee to reinforce Rosencrane.

GLC07705.152

to Father

Last page includes a tracing of his hand for his father to determine his glove size.

GLC07705.153

to Father

One of their monitors sank and the cause is unknown. There is not much firing going on at present.

GLC07705.189

to Father

He tells the story about the deserter who left after a few weeks to join the Rebels but ended up on Black Island (in possession of the Union troops) and lied by saying he had deserted the Rebels. He was executed.

GLC07705.190

to Father

He mentions a possible visit to [Hernandria?] and mentions John Davis and the Watsons.

GLC07705.191

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe explains he has been training. He also says Sylvia is "the core of his being, his reason for living and the only thing that matters a damn to me."

GLC09414.0688

to Father

He requests another diary,a pocket book and postage stamps.

GLC07705.192

to Richard H. Jackson

He describes the funeral of the late Lt. Col. De Montiel.

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[Sketches of curled banners on small scrap of paper]

One undated scrap paper of drawings of curled banners.

GLC07713.02.02

[Cutout of flourished shape]

One decorative cutout of a cardstock in a flourish shape, pencil details fill in the shape.

GLC07713.02.05

The Crisis

One pamphlet printed by The Crisis asking for new subscriptions to the magazine. Includes demographics of their exisiting readership, policies on reprints, notable contributors and reviews by other writers, civil rights leaders and politicians.

GLC09640.291

"The Spingarn Medal"

One program entitled, "The Spingarn Medal," dated December 8, 1956. Document is related to a ceremony hosted by the NAACP where they honored "distinguished merit and achievement among American Negroes." Includes a list of winners from 1922, 1930...

GLC09640.334

"The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing" [Decimalized .01-.02]

Collection of two copies of a congressional record highlighting an article, "The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing," addressed by Allen J. Ellender.

GLC09640.339

"The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing"

One reprinting of a congressional record entitled, "The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing," addressed by Allen J. Ellender dated March 25, 1944. This printing was pulled form the proceedings of the 78th Congress's second...

GLC09640.339.01

"The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing"

One reprinting of a congressional record entitled, "The Facts About Housing and Common Sense in Post-War Housing," addressed by Allen J. Ellender dated March 25, 1944. This printing was pulled form the proceedings of the 78th Congress's second...

GLC09640.339.02

United States Congress publications regarding Native American treaties, removal, and affairs [Decimalized .01-.11.02]

GLC09885

to John Jordan Jr.

One letter addressed to John Jordan Jr. from his aunt and uncle, Sabina & Wolle dated Bethlehem, December 17, 1844. Expresses condolence at the passing of his mother.

GLC09836.20

Set of 17 items related to William Wilberforce and documents regarding slavery [Decimalized .01-.17]

GLC09898

to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 7, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

GLC09855.130

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 17, 1944.

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