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15 December 1942
Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
to Mamma
One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 15, 1942. Pertains to travelling to Hattiesburg for the day.
GLC09954.060
16 December 1942
One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 16, 1942. Pertains to being transferred to a new barrack and a promotion.
GLC09954.061
17 December 1942
One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 17, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.
GLC09954.062
7 October 1943
Gist, Samuel C., fl. 1943
to Lula and John Elmer Dyer
One letter from Samuel C. Gist to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 7, 1943. Regarding Robert E. Dyer being assigned to the 52nd College Training Detachment, Army Air Corps, Butler University, Indiana. He hopes and recommends that they visit and...
GLC09996.055
April 1, 1945
Pendleton, Richard, fl. 1944-1945
to Mother and Dad
One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Pendleton dated April 1, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Italy. Wishes them a Happy Easter.
GLC09997.01
December 8, 1942
United States. Congress
Congressional Record, Proceedings and Debates of the 77th Congress, Second Session
One printing of a congressional record dated December 8, 1942. Contains remarks by Jeannette Rankin on the attacks of Pearl Harbor.
GLC10088
10 September 1785
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Broome & Platt
Discusses the details of his financial arrangements with the firm of Broome & Platt. Explains that he appreciates the candor with which they explained their financial distress to Samuel Shaw, Knox's representative at their meeting. Does have...
GLC02437.03191
30 August 1782
to John Crane
Written and initialed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes that he has been informed that regiments encamped on the point have taken boards and other items from the tents and intend to take them away or sell them. Asks...
GLC02437.01550
25 February 1785
Killingley, Green, & Son, fl. 1785
to Henry Knox
Killingley, Green, & Son, a merchant firm, attempt to collect the balance of an account owed them by William Knox. Killingley notes that William is delinquent on the bill due to "the unfortunate gloom that hath pervaded [his] mind of late" (William...
GLC02437.03099
GLC02437.03100
4 October 1782
to Timothy Pickering
Writes that time is passing and he does not have any new artificers to help construct the new barracks to house the infantry. Colonel [John] Crane's party is stationed in the woods, and will want teams (he may be referring to oxen) to "begin to draw...
GLC02437.01640
circa 1777
Hill, Jonathan, fl. 1777-1782
to Robert Kingston
Hill, a Lieutenant Colonel in the 9th Regiment of Foot, was updating Kingston, a staff officer for Lieutenant General John Burgoyne, on the allocation of funds. Says two of seven guineas were given to Boyle as a guide for the 9th Regiment and that...
GLC04764.18
29 October 1781
Knox, William, 1756-1795
He is leaving for Europe tomorrow on a French frigate commanded by Count De Grasse. Remarks that in his haste the contents of this letter are only things of greatest importance. Discusses leaving his store with Joshua Loring, arranging for a Mr...
GLC02437.01270
3-8 June 1777
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Laments Henry's absence, noting he has been gone for three months exactly. Relates that their daughter, Lucy, is well and beautiful despite "five pitts of the small pox in her face." Comments on Henry's loss, possibly of clothes, noting that she...
GLC02437.10452
9 February 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
V-Mail: No time or place noted. Sylvia says she doesn't like the V-mails and hopes that's not unpatriotic of her. She prefers writing on paper at home because there are less distractions and it feels more "real." Notes the "lousy' weather, and...
GLC09414.0154
10 March 1944
Sylvia writes that she is in the country taking a rest and describes the food she has eaten.
GLC09414.0198
16 March 1944
Sylvia talks about the history of labor unions
GLC09414.0204
8 April 1944
Sylvia talks about weather, and shows interest in a bracelet Moe has said he will send her.
GLC09414.0227
18 April 1944
Sylvia attended a draft board meeting, and describes how busy her office is.
GLC09414.0240
19 April 1944
Sylvia reports that the office offered her the job of "case reviewer."
GLC09414.0241
24 April 1944
Sylvia describes first day at her new job.
GLC09414.0246
4 May 1944
Sylvia says she will be sending Moe a shirt she got for him.
GLC09414.0256
8 May 1944
Sylvia mentions some bills and accounts. This letter includes rebus on page 6.
GLC09414.0259
13 June 1944
Sylvia mentions the location of the new office she will be working at in Harlem, as well as how different the neighborhood is from what she is used to.
GLC09414.0293
26 April 1943
Written at 1:30 PM. Sylvia is on the subway train going from one client [she works for the Department of Welfare of New York City] to another. Written at 4:30 PM at home. She has the next day off.
GLC09414.0010
21 August 1943
Sylvia has been listening to the Maxwell House WQXR radio program. Says she is feeling better, says the weather is now cool, as it was in Washington [State at Camp Lewis].
GLC09414.0085
15 August 1943
Written at 11:00PM at home. Sylvia tells Moe all of the "errands" she has to accomplish on her lunch hour the next day. Writes about their friends and the friends' children and who is stationed where.
GLC09414.0079
20 April 1943
Written at 6:00 PM. Sylvia is thinking of Moe and trying to imagine him in leggings. She reflects how he once was a quiet, thoughtful, sedentary thinker but now is a man full of activity. She speaks of the weather and how much she misses him...
GLC09414.0001
30 April 1943
Written 4:30 PM at the office. Sylvia filled in at the Intake Department at work and enjoyed it. Describes working in the field as endless work, that makes you always think you've forgotten something. Describes a new 42 year old woman at work as a...
GLC09414.0016
13 May 1943
Sylvia says money will be a little tight in the next month; but to leave it up to her whether she can send him money. She will get a raise in July. Says she liked his poem.
GLC09414.0032
28 July 1944
Sylvia discusses the books they are reading, and a conversation she had with Olga about Marty.
GLC09414.0337
15 August 1944
Sylvia went to the beach with Bess. at work she interviewed people for the selective service board, then responded to letters from Moe.
GLC09414.0354
31 October 1781
to Lucy Knox
Received Lucy's letter via Martha Washington and is glad to hear his daughter is in good spirits. Hopes to see her in ten days. He has to prepare to transport ordnance in the aftermath of the siege of Yorktown. Mentions that the French army will...
GLC02437.01277
23 September 1783
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Later copy of a letter to Henry Knox, discussing many issues regarding the military and Congress. Among the issues discussed are compensation from Congress for officers who served during the revolution, his affection for these officers, the division...
GLC02437.09325
26 September 1776
Celebrates Knox's "very surprizing deliverance from the hands of the Enemy." Criticizes the "Scandalous Flight of the Connecticut Militia," at the Battle of Long Island. Says that "General Washington himself has wrote to our [Council] & cast most...
GLC02437.00455
23 September 1776
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
Notes that some of "our cool W[h]igs" are getting discouraged, in response to activities in New York and the loss at Long Island, and wish an end to hostilities. Jackson, however, only wants the matter settled "upon Independent terms." Reports that...
GLC02437.00453
3 June 1776
to William Knox
Notes that he received William's account of stock resulting from the plunder of British troops. Discusses notes that must be paid that pertain to personal business. Asks William to send him money to buy a carriage, so that Lucy Knox can leave New...
GLC02437.00328
8 July 1776
Tells Lucy she was right not to return to New York because it is unsafe. Henry would be too worried if she were in danger. Discusses a Mrs. G[reene], who shocked her husband by coming to the city. Remarks that "the peace of this Town & of the...
GLC02437.00363
16 October 1781
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
Return of Stores expended on the 15th & 16th Oct, by Lt. Col. Stevens.
Lists quantities of stores used at various locations and under the command of various officers during the siege of Yorktown. Also enumerates soldiers who were wounded, killed, and taken prisoner. Explains that a British attack at day break resulted...
GLC02437.01229
24 September 1782
to Thomas Seward
Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes, "I have directed a company under Capt. Lt. [Isaac] Guion from Col. [John] Lamb's regiment to relieve yours now Stationed in the Northern department. You will...
GLC02437.01626
27 April 1943
Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A hasty letter as he has a lot of work to do for class tomorrow. Grateful for the pictures his father sent. Sending a picture book of Ellington along with his letter so his family can check it out. Hopes to go to Houston on...
GLC09620.021
2 May 1943
Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Tough week with tests and two big parades and it's warmer. He was made the Squadron Supply Sgt. and is now in charge of the supply room and shoe repairs. The job comes with a lot of benefits, including his own room. Bob...
GLC09620.022
3 May 1943
to Jacob Stone
Addressed to "Dad." Thanks his father for the pictures he just received. Writes that he just got out of the hospital for treatments for his sun burn. Curses the Texas sun for burning him.
The date is written as "Monday Night" but "Letters in a Box"...
GLC09620.023
4 May 1943
Addressed to "Folks." Brief note to say he was "as red as a lobster" from a day trip to the beach. It was a good break from the routine of training.
"Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 4, 1943. Postcard image is "Beach Front...
GLC09620.024
10 May 1943
to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone and Don Stone.
Addressed to "All." Brief note stating he went to the beach again in Galveston, but remembered to put on Skol [sunscreen] so he wouldn't "crisp again."
"Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 10, 1943. Postcard image is "Galveston's...
GLC09620.025
Addressed to "Dad." A brief note as he has a math test tomorrow, but wanted to answer a few questions. He did recieve the photos sent, and hopes to get one taken of himself soon. Has gone swimming a few times, but not lately due to all the studying...
GLC09620.026
22 May 1943
Addressed to "Dad and Bee." "Busy as heck with tests." Completed two classes with flying colors and now has time to focus more on physics, which lasts as long as preflight training. Mentions that he is jealous that Don got to go home for a few days...
GLC09620.027
24 May 1943
Addressed to "Folks." Brief note from Galveston saying he's getting some relaxation in, and while it isn't much, it's "fun for a change." Written in pencil.
The postcard is not dated, except for a post office stamp. "Letters in a Box" notes the...
GLC09620.028
14 June 1943
to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Jim Stone, and Barry Marks
Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Jim, and Barry." He owes everyone a letter as he hasn't been able to write. His classes are finished, and he did well above average. They don't mean too much, as the real scores come in during Advanced Training. Briefly walks...
GLC09620.031
27 June 1943
to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, and Jim Stone
Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, and Jim." Starts the letter with a brief about his location. Childress is a small "church-run," dry town where they can't buy beer. Open-Post means nothing, as there is nothing in town. Says it's flat, dusty, unbearably...
GLC09620.038
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