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7 July 1918
Roberts, Edward, fl. 1918
to Mayme Glerum
Writes to his sister about the slow mail and daily conditions. Encloses a clipping from the East Troy (WI) News about local servicemen. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.085
23 February 1919
Schoomaker, Lee, fl. 1918-1919
to Gladys Schoomaker
Writes to his niece about his daily duties. Wonders why he has not received a furlough in the year he has been in the army. Discusses his upcoming return home. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.089
2 April 1919
Hopkins, Harold C., fl. 1918-1919
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his mother that he will not be home as soon as he had hoped. Describes his chores and says that his current post is worse than being overseas. Angry about being held in New Jersey and say the YMCA has been unhelpful. He writes that he is...
GLC07810.020
Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his parents about having a relaxing Sunday answering letters. Reports having gotten letters from several family friends. Wonders how Harold is doing. Written on Camp Lee, Virginia, letterhead.
GLC07810.024
13 January 1793
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Received Knox's letter from 5 January. Has had several conferences with the committee over contracts. Received a paper from the committee for the sale of Eastern lands yesterday, which Jackson has copied and included in this letter. The committee...
GLC02437.05783
21 January 1793
References several of Knox's letters. Has not responded because his time is fully taken up with the business of the purchase. To complete the deal he has been "eating, drinking and visiting," and will write of the particulars when everything is...
GLC02437.05790
24 January 1789
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Has finally read the agreement and sundry other papers Knox sent him. General [Henry] Jackson had received them and delivered them to the Winslows, forgetting that Vose was supposed to read them first. Mr. Isaac Winslow, Jr. did not seem inclined...
GLC02437.04096
22 January 1792
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, instructing Knox not to disclose information regarding the nomination of General Officers and a bill that has not yet passed. Copy made 1 February 1854. Original of this letter is GLC02437.09424.
GLC02437.09345
13 July 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Anthony Wayne
Writes about two horses being returned, "one for you and all camp and another for a servant." Asks him to look into the matter. States that the cavalry horses must be used for the purposes "for which they are designed."
GLC02437.05536
6 October 1793
Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794
Says that Knox cannot enter Boston unless his baggage is cleaned with gunpowder smoke. Says Knox's certificate is sufficient for him and his servants to enter the city. Expresses a desire to be as helpful to Knox as possible. Appears to be written...
GLC02437.05940
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