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1 May 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia mentions paying a visit to Eileen's house.
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3 May 1944
Sylvia describes her day and answers a few of his letters.
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2 May 1944
Sylvia mentions Alvin's 21st birthday.
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4 May 1944
Sylvia says she will be sending Moe a shirt she got for him.
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6 May 1944
Sylvia describes a play she just saw. This letter includes a rebus on page 2.
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7 May 1944
Sylvia says she wants to put the money order Moe returned toward a place in the country.
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8 May 1944
Sylvia mentions some bills and accounts. This letter includes rebus on page 6.
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9 May 1944
Sylvia recounts her entire day and describes a woman named Ellen.
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10 May 1944
Sylvia thanks Moe for his letter about London.
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11 May 1944
Sylvia picks up where she left off, and mentions a car she has had trouble with recently.
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12 May 1944
Features a series of stick figures that represent Sylvia's day.
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14 May 1944
Currently on vacation, Sylvia describes the people sees and the activities she is taking part in.
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15 May 1944
Sylvia responds to Moe's letters.
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16 May 1944
Sylvia describes a friend of hers Sara telling her that Sam, possibly a boyfriend or husband, has a furlough and will be coming in today on the train, and that they will see each other for the first time in eight months. Sylvia says at first she was...
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17 May 1944
Sylvia mentions Moe's parents and the difficulty of getting tickets for a show.
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18 May 1944
Sylvia updates Moe about events at home, then answers his letters.
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20 May 1944
Sylvia mentions Bennie, Adele and Moe's parents.
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10 February 1917 - 12 February 1917
Kincaid, Robert L., fl. 1917-1951
Lincoln Pilgrimage and Celebration
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1940
Russell, Don, fl. 1940
Lincoln was Tough on Officers
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October 1944
Bullard, F. Lauriston, 1866-1952
What Andrew Boyd and Charles Henry Hart Did for Abraham Lincoln
GLC08880.052
1961
New York Public Library
Regimental Publications and Personal Narratives of the Civil War, Vol. 1, Northern States, Part 2 New York
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Regimental Publications and Personal Narratives of the Civil War, Vol. 1, Northern States, Part 3, New England States
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1962
Regimental Publications and Personal Narratives of the Civil War, Vol. 1, Northern States, Part 4, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
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Regimental Publications and Personal Narratives of the Civil War, Vol. 1, Northern States, Part 5, Indiana and Ohio
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Regimental Publications and Personal Narratives of the Civil War, Vol. 1, Northern States, Part 6, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin
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Regimental Publications and Personal Narratives of the Civil War, Vol. 1, Northern States, Part 7, Index of Names
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1960
Werstein, Irving, fl. 1960
1861-1865 The Adventure of the Civil War Told with Pictures
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12 February 1953
Mearns, David C., fl. 1953
Lincoln and the Image of America
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21 February 1861 - 4 April 1864
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Abraham Lincoln Interprets the Constitution
excerpts from letters
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12 February 1954
Bossin, Hye, fl. 1954
In the Spirit of Abraham Lincoln
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12 February 1959
Brown, Kingsley, fl. 1959
A Canadian Visits Civil War Shrines and Lincoln and Lancashire
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15 September 1864
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
to Parents
The supply train is here; will be able to send a letter tonight. Is "as well as usual." The weather has been very strange; it has alternated very quickly between sun and rain. Heard a rumor last night that Petersburg was taken but does not know if it...
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18 September 1864
Is well and enjoying himself. Hates to write a letter and then send it many days later. Will write a longer letter to them soon. General Grant visited the corps last Friday. Sheridan appears to know what he is doing; "he keeps a shark look out for...
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21 September 1864
Bridgman, Edward P., fl. 1864
to parents of George Clapp
Hopes they are getting along well. They have no doubt heard that their son was wounded. "He was hit in the arm a little below the right shoulder joint by a piece of shell. The wound is about 2 inches long… half as wide, and ¾ of an inch deep." It did...
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22 September 1864
Just came from the room where Clapp is staying. There is a piece of shell still stuck in his arm. It is about an inch square. He "looked poorly" in the morning but is looking better now. The doctor thinks he is doing well.
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24 September 1864
George "is feeling better and he is looking better." George would write to them himself if he could. Has plenty of crackers and bread to eat. Read to him for a little while before writing this letter.
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25 September 1864
Just came from George's room. Brought him some food. Made him a cup of hot chocolate with milk and sugar too. George looks a lot better this morning; he "is sitting up."
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27 September 1864
George told him to tell them that "I am having the best of care and attention and am doing well." Believes he is indeed looking better.
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29 September 1864
Is sitting at George's feet while writing this letter. He just had a few pieces of bread. "He is not [at] all discouraged," but would love to be at home to "help Charles eat all the chickens." George will likely stay here 4 or 5 weeks and then might...
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3 October 1864
"I have nothing new to report concerning George." He is improving gradually. He will likely make a full recovery, but knows the importance of taking care of himself. George's appetite is also very good. Will write again in a day or two.
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6 October 1864
George was moved the day before yesterday to Sheridan Hospital, which is about ½ a mile away. He is still doing well, and his entire bunk was moved with him. "The surgeon says… there is no cause for worriment on his behalf; he has been a lucky boy."...
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8 October 1864
Saw George have his wound dressed and it looks to be doing well. "I think that in about two weeks he will be able to leave here." Brought the mail to him, which made him happy. Brandwell is dead. Letters "are of high value" to him, so they should be...
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10 October 1864
Went to see George again today. Found him sitting up and "looking quite well." Believes he will be sent home on furlough soon. The wound is about 5 inches long. George "is in good spirits and comfortable." Gave him the $10 they sent this morning...
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16 October 1864
Is going to try writing with his left hand. "I am feeling quite nice and smart." Wants to come home very much, but must be patient. If he goes home too soon, the wound may get worse. Has "the best of care" here. Must stop; hand is getting tired. Ed...
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24 October 1864
Left Winchester for Baltimore on the 18th. Spent three days at a hospital there, and was then ordered to Philadelphia, where he arrived yesterday. Wound is doing "very well." Is tired from the ride to the city. Does not know where he will be next or...
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27 October 1864
There has been "nothing done" about the possibility of him heading home to Northampton. The wound is doing "better than one could expect." Wishes he had a good flannel shirt from Mother. One shoulder would have to be very wide so as to not hurt the...
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1 November 1864
Will be going home "between now and next Tuesday." Arm is doing "first rate." Tries to enjoy himself as best he can.
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29 December 1864
Had "no trouble at all" getting here; is in the best ward in the hospital. Is writing with his right hand for the first time since being wounded. Is "well as ever." Has a comfortable bed and plenty of blankets. Will get the best care possible at this...
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2 January 1865
Wishes them a happy new year. Generally wakes up at about 5:30; lies there until 6:00. Then gets dressed, cleans up, and makes his bed. Gets breakfast, then walks around a little until 9:00 when the surgeon comes. Goes to sleep at 8:00 PM and sleeps...
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5 January 1865
Does not have much to do to spend time, so he will write. Has been reading almost every day. Went down to the city of Worcester the other day and saw Simeon. Will go again tomorrow. "He is a man that appears to feel for the soldier, and he was very...
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