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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 27, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions duties.

GLC09954.072

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 29, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions aiding a lieutenant search for a missing rifle.

GLC09954.073

[Envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson]

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 9, 1942.

GLC09954.074

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 7, 1943.

GLC09996.074

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 19, 1943.

GLC09996.077

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 15, 1944.

GLC09996.108

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 16, 1944.

GLC09996.109

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 19, 1944. Written on Army Air Forces stationery.

GLC09996.110

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 20, 1944.

GLC09996.111

Back Home For Keeps

One newspaper clipping sent by Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer postmarked March 22, 1944. Features an image of an airman and a blond woman wrapped up in each other's arms and staring at each other. There is an annotation in pen that reads, "Us Someday...

GLC09996.112.01

[Under the clock]

One newspaper clipping sent by Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer postmarked March 22, 1944. Features a cartoon of a crowd of people under a clock the caption reads, "Sometimes it's even worse. Everybody always says they will meet under the clock." An...

GLC09996.112.02

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 22, 1944. Written on Army Air Forces stationery.

GLC09996.113

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 22, 1944.

GLC09996.114

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 23, 1944.

GLC09996.115

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 24, 1944.

GLC09996.116

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 23, 1944.

GLC09996.117

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 26, 1944.

GLC09996.118

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 26, 1944.

GLC09996.119

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 27, 1944.

GLC09996.120

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 9, 1944. Pertains to care packages, the weather and his health.

GLC09954.252

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 19, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions receiving Christmas cards and a ribbon for "good conduct."

GLC09954.254

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated March 16, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in Indonesia.

GLC09954.283

to Waymon

One letter addressed to Waymon Benson from Eris B. Benson dated March 18, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions health and meeting Australian soldiers.

GLC09954.284

to Ann

One letter addressed to Ann Benson from Eris B. Benson dated March 18, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions sending her and Willie necklaces.

GLC09954.285

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 18, 1944. Written on Army Air Base, Pueblo, Colorado stationery.

GLC09996.272

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 19, 1944. Written on Army Air Base, Pueblo, Colorado stationery.

GLC09996.273

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 27, 1944.

GLC09996.274

to Henry Knox [Fragment]

Placing Knox in charge of certain affairs of govenrment, because he is going on "a journey to the Southern States." Gives Knox orders regarding various military actions, including troop recruitment, hostilities "against the indians." and treaty...

GLC02437.09312

to Henry Knox

Appears to be a copy of the first part of GLC02437.04549. Gives Knox some last minute instructions concerning his affairs before he sails and expresses his love towards Knox and his family, as well as to Knox's brother, William, whom Shaw calls Billy...

GLC02437.04550

to [Thomas] Randall

Discusses financial difficulties facing himself and Randall. Explains his concerns that they will fall short with their creditors. In great detail, he outlines their attempt to build a new ship in Canton, and his belief that they would secure...

GLC02437.04570

to James Swan [in French]

Marked as a copy, written in French. James Swan's signature written in the margin on page two. Marked as a duplicate.

GLC02437.04811

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he received Knox's letter of the 20th but has not received the two letters "under cover from Mr. Swan" that Knox said were coming. Insists that Knox has "very wrong Ideas respecting Mr. J.J.'s situation his Children are all well...

GLC02437.04883

to Henry Jackson

Outlines in detail their interest in purchasing lands in portions of Massachusetts which are now part of present-day Maine. Advises Jackson on how to acquire the lands they desire, and how much to pay for them.

GLC02437.05261

to Henry Jackson

Marked "copy." Writes that he informed Jackson yesterday of Mr. [William] Duer's decision to stop payment, and the panic that has ensued. However, encourages Jackson to continue with his attempts to purchase land despite these new obstacles.

GLC02437.05364

to Henry Knox

Regarding Knox's queries about land purchases, Smith declares that he was supposed to present [William] Duer's propositions the previous July, but they have not yet "made their appearance." If his health permits, he plans to leave on a trip on...

GLC02437.05368

to Henry Jackson

Document contains three letters. The first, dated 22 March 1792, is signed by Phillips, Jarvis and Read. On behalf of the Committee for the Sale of the Eastern Lands belonging to the Commonwealth (presumably of Massachusetts), they agree to sell...

GLC02437.05371

to Samuel Shaw and Thomas Randall

Mentions that they received word from their business associate Mr. George Bell of Ostend, in present-day Belgium, about the arrangements Shaw made with Bell's firm. Would like to hear from Shaw and Randall on the subject. Letter included as part of...

GLC02437.05375

to Henry Knox

Has enclosed a letter from Mr. William Hunt recommending Mr. John Patten for an appointment in the federal troops. Jackson is not acquainted with Patten but declares that he seems well-suited to be an officer. Reports that General [William] Hull...

GLC02437.05378

to William Hull

Writes to recommend Mr. John Patten for a military appointment. Outlines his qualifications.

GLC02437.05379

to William Hull

Writes to request an appointment in the military, particularly as one of the soldiers being sent to the frontiers. Adds that he already wrote to General [Henry] Knox on the subject as well.

GLC02437.05381

[to Henry Knox]

Rivington, a journalist and bookseller, writes to an unspecified recipient (possibly Henry Knox). Writes, "I would long ago have sent you the Irish Editions you wanted but on examining found I had no quantity to make up a parcell [sic]... I now...

GLC02437.09999

to Bell Wharton

"Headquarters District of Memphis..." is printed at the top of the letter. Reports on a conversation with a friend where he said, "I had a girl at home whom my hopes for happiness in the future were centered." States Union General Napoleon J.T. Dana...

GLC03523.10.148

to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Writes that there has been a small pox outbreak in Nashville and a hospital has been set up for Wheeler's company. Reassures his family that he is not at risk because his vaccine is still good. Reports that the major of the 13th [Illinois] and...

GLC07460.063

[George May Powell agrees to relinquish a contract]

GMP agrees to relinquish a contract concerning four maps and publication of maps with Cochrane.

GLC00687.260

[envelope to Morse's family]

GLC02180.51

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that sickness like Typhoid Fever has been claiming the lives of their men. Thirty have died. He talks about the advantages of getting a tenement. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that his horse had a narrow escape from a bullet. M.B Metcalf was seriously injured but will be well soon. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.111

Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He suggests Ms. King's tenement. He will write a letter asking for her. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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