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to Paul H. Lobik
December 28, 1931
Tomisek, A.S. fl. 1931
One letter from A.S. Tomisek to Paul H. Lobik dated December 28, 1931. Congratulating Paul on winning a contest/trip. Signed a tribune reader.
GLC09576.010
December 18, 1934
Jahoda, Hank, fl. 1932-1938
One greeting card from Hank Jahoda to Paul H. Lobik dated December 18, 1934. The greeting card features a couple dressed in older style clothing approaching a house decorated for Christmas. A woman stands in the open door waiting for them.
GLC09576.059
to Naomi
December 6, 1942
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated December 6, 1942. Pertains to missing her and recounting the last day he saw her. Also provides suggestions to maintain a relationship with his family members.
GLC09662.362
to Mom, Dad, Grandma, Ruthie
December 19, 1942
One letter addressed to Eva, Ruth, and Morris Schwartz and Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated Africa Bound, December 19, 1942. Pertains to his current whereabouts on a ship, expectations that his letter will reach them and other updates.
GLC09662.363
to Mom and Dad
December 28, 1942
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated December 28, 1942. Pertains to working.
GLC09662.365
to Carolyn Hemsath
December 7, 1964
Fiene, Don E., fl. 1964
One letter from Don E. Fiene to Carolyn Hemsath dated December 7, 1964.
GLC09909.25
December 8, 1964
One letter from Don E. Fiene to Carolyn Hemsath dated December 8, 1964.
GLC09909.26
to Mary
March 24, 1862
He is glad to hear that Emma is doing well. He writes that he is doing well also. Once he arrived in Washington, D.C. he is unsure of what the army's next move will be. On the march from Charlestown, Maryland to Berryville, Virginia there was a great...
GLC03523.42.09
Carte de visite of Heber Painter
1861 circa
A bust image of a young Heber Painter. The size given includes the frame in which the carte de visite is kept .
GLC02016.182
to his sister
December 17, 1862
Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864
Writes that he has been on furlough for two months. The 4th and 5th Tennessee regiments have been consolidated and he is hopeful that he will be decommissioned as a result. He's sorry to learn that Mrs. Champlin and her daughters, are abolitionists...
GLC02232.10
December 8, 1863
Written from camp near Dalton, Georgia. Writes that he has been in poor spirits lately, especially since he was unable to see "P & M" ("M" refers to his brother Marshall). Desperately wants his sisters to visit him in Marietta, as he can get a few...
GLC02232.27
[Army Rations issued to the Engineer's Department]
March 24, 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Request for six days' worth of provisions for Masons;. Signed by a Joseph C. [Dellezenne]. Countersigned by John Lillie with note from Robert Matthews. Date and place writ from note.
GLC02437.02023
[Return of provisions]
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Return of provisions for one man. Signed by [Runals Forman] Countersigned by Samuel Shaw and John Buell with note from Thomas [Man]. Date and place writ from note.
GLC02437.02024
December 6, 1862
Fuller, Franklin W., fl. 1861-1865
Writes that Hayden is getting better and that his own health is improving daily. He is able to walk much better as well and thinks that he can start to march again soon. States that he will not leave Hayden until he is better or forced to do so. The...
GLC03523.42.19
to his uncle
March 19, 1864
Stark, Herbert, fl. 1864-1865
Writes that this afternoon the family is going to the gallery to have their photographs taken. He states that the school is very good as is their principal, Mr French. He wishes that he could see him or be down there with him so he could "wear the...
GLC03523.42.41
to John Reeser
December 29, 1862
Detterline, Hiram, fl. 1862
Writes to Reeser wishing him well. States they will be heading to Richmond, Virginia. Comments on the boys being in good health and ready to fight the Confederates. Mentions hearing General Ambrose E. Burnside being defeated along the Potomac....
GLC03523.43.05
March 15, 1864
Engberth, Jacob M., fl. 1863-1864
Talks of being on picket every third day and having both drill company and brigade drill daily. Mentions that reentry is good and that they have 57 men on the roll compared to 17. Complains about another man named Jacob not paying them the local...
GLC03523.43.11
to Mary H. Benedict
December 18, 1864
Hulslander, C.B., fl. 1864
Apologizes for taking so long to write back. Mentions that he is sick and has been for about ten days but believes that he will get better. Inquires after her singing and and asks how George is coming along with his melodies. Wishes that he could...
GLC03523.43.20
to Mary Reeser
December 18,1864
G.F.H., fl. 1864
Comments that he just returned from a meeting in Chandlersburg, [Pennsylvania] where they sang and had a prayer meeting. Tells Mary which girls went home with whom from the meeting. Describes eavesdropping on a conversation that he heard on his way...
GLC03523.43.21
to his parents, brother-in-law, and sister
March 27, 1865
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
Writes that he is doing well and that the regiment is starting to receive a regular mail service. Since leaving Fayetteville, North Carolina there have been some hard fights. On 16 March their division and the First Division of the Corps. bore the...
GLC07460.115
to Joshua Mauger
March 26, 1785
Watson, Brook, 1735-1807
Butler has returned but Watson cannot visit him due to his "confinement on the Cricklade Election Committee." He hopes Mauger stays well.
GLC03902.043
December 28, 1785
Discusses a case of theft and the weather.
GLC03902.059
December 9, 1782
Butler, John, 1749-1791
Responding to news of Michael Francklin's death. [Third digit of the year is difficult to make out, but Francklin died on 11/8/1782, so that seems likely to be an 8.]
GLC03902.069
March 24, 1772
D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788
He is feeling better and will search for "the late Mr. Durell's book of Orders" when he returns to town.
GLC03902.073
March 26, 1772
He is sending a package to Picadilly for Nancy. The price of firewood has compelled him to switch to coal, but he must first find the grates to burn it on.
GLC03902.074
March 19, 1776
Discusses people who are considering buying one of Mauger's houses.
GLC03902.087
December 9, 1777
The recent "unfortunate" news from America may force a change in Ministers and the dissolution of Parliament. "If all that the Publick Print states respecting Burgoun be true things are very bad indeed."
GLC03902.103
March 16, 1778
Encloses a letter from Mr. Bellie [not in collection] and discusses business.
GLC03902.107
March 25, 1779
His nephew James will go to prison unless Mauger will pay his debt. He promises to pay Mauger back. Was written in the Palace Yard.
GLC03902.125
December 26, 1784
Suggest that Mauger consult a doctor about his proposed trip to London.
GLC03902.140
December 19, 1785
George Bellie has been committed to Newgate for robbing the house of Alderman Le Mesurier. Since he has been convicted of robbery before, he will probably be sentenced to death. Bellie had also tried to borrow money under Mauger's name. Written at...
GLC03902.170
December 29, 1785
His nephew Edward's ship has arrived in Falmouth. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.172
March 16, 1786
He is still sick. News concerning his nephews, Philip, Edward and James.
GLC03902.174
March 23, 1786
He and Edward are sick. Prince William has been appointed Captain of the Frigate "Pegasus".
GLC03902.175
December 18, 1786
Mauger is ill. Mr. Morgan and the Gould family send their regards. Written at Charing Cross train station in London
GLC03902.182
March 22, 1779
Asks Mauger to help him pay a debt. He intends to try to make his fortune in East Indies. Docketing indicates a loan was given.
GLC03902.198
December 28, 1766
Franklin, Michael, fl. 1766
Discusses the division of his father's land in England.
GLC03902.219
December 17, 1782
Dumaresq, Philip, fl. 1782-1787
Acknowledges receipt of a letter and fifty dollars in bank notes. The top of the letter has been trimmed off, but the missing part does not appear to have had any content. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.
GLC03902.233
to Brook Watson
December 19, 1786
Sharp, William, fl. 1786
He wrote to Mr. Berkeley on Mauger's behalf.
GLC03902.239
to Mr. Berkeley
He is concerned with Mauger's health and offers an opium based remedy.
GLC03902.240
December 29, 1786
Traven, John, fl. 1786
Discusses divisions in the Trinity [House].
GLC03902.242
December 9, 1787
Poingdextre, John, fl. 1786-1787
Informs Mauger about the death of Mr. Nicolle.
GLC03902.247
to Thomas Cottle to Thomas Lambert to Thomas Lambert to Henry Livingston
November 6 - December 7, 1762
Mauger, Joshua, 1725-1788
Document contains four copied letters. All were written in Chelsea, London. The first letter, on page 1, was from Mauger to Thomas Cottle, dated 10 November 1762. The second letter, on page 2, was from Mauger to Thomas Lambert, dated 6 November 1762...
GLC03902.268
to Thomas Franklin
March 20, 1773
GLC03902.289
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
December 16, 1878
Lamb, W.S., fl. 1878
Letter to Senator Bruce asking for assistance in gaining an appointment for Mrs. Whelan.
GLC09400.143
December 19, 1875
Hill, F.P., fl. 1875
Hill is asking if "Bro James" is in Washington.
GLC09400.161
December 8, 1875
Bruce, Henry C., fl. 1875-1879
Senator Bruce's brother is writing to say he received his letter of the 3rd from Chicago and had sent a letter the same day to Washington D.C. H.C also asks what course Blanche is going to take in the future with the Senate.
GLC09400.166
Baker, H.E. Jr., fl. 1875
Baker is writing Senator Bruce to inquire to the possibility of a position as Doorkeeper on the Senate Floor.
GLC09400.169
March 21, 1876
Sampson, John P., fl. 1876
Sampson is writing Senator Bruce in thanks for his efforts to get him an appointment in the Revenue department, but the position as detective does not appeal to his sense of honor. He says however if there is anything the Senator needs help with he...
GLC09400.189
December 6, 1876
Powers, R.L., fl. 1876
Powers is writing to Senator Bruce to ask him to keep an eye on Power's nomination to the Senate, and if there is strong opposition to let him know so he can come to Washington to defend himself. In the second half of the letter Powers mentions that...
GLC09400.192
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