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1 March 1918
Locy, Francis E., fl. 1918-1928
to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Locy
Writes to his parents about the latest pay allotments and letters he has received. Includes information about his duties.
GLC07810.062
10 May 1919
Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968
to Helen Lyons
Writes to his wife that he is still at Camp Mills and describes the slow process of discharging. Wonders why she has stopped writing letters. Inquires as to his daughter's well-being. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association...
GLC07810.075
18 April 1918
Schmidt, John L., fl. 1918
to Kenneth S. Anderson
Discusses his classes at the University of Marseilles and the long hours of studying. Reports on his social life at school. Mentions having seen a submarine and a British ocean liner from his apartment window. Written on Knights of Columbus...
GLC07810.086
15 April 1793
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Forgot to mention in his letter of yesterday that he made an inquiry into apple and pear trees as well as currant bushes. Says they are hard to find here. Has been told it is too late in the season. If they were transported to Maine, not one in a...
GLC02437.05873
16 May 1789
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Written from Watertown, possibly in Massachusetts. Vose, Knox's agent in some of the Waldo patent lands, describes waiting longer than he expected for a communication from Knox. He then experienced frustration and had to handle the irritation of...
GLC02437.04205
10 November 1789
Informs Knox that he expects to set sail today, but is unfortunately feeling so ill "that I can scersly [scarcely] write, or do any thing else - having an extreme bad cold - " Sends news of mutual acquaintances that are also travelling. Notes that...
GLC02437.04412
3 June 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Writes, "I am told the Present Post riders from New York to this Place are asking Congress for additional pay." Complains that "they have performed badly- deprived us of the benefit of stages on the road." Asks Knox to help him persuade Congress to...
GLC02437.03887
29 March 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Walker
Discusses their land deal with Madame de Leval, particularly the deed Mr. [Louis] Osmont has asked him to sign.
GLC02437.05384
5 September 1793
to George Ulmer
References receiving "several favors" from Ulmer up to 5 August. Is anxious to know if the lines of the state survey "contain the whole quantity of thirty miles square exclusive of the islands of the deduction of 39088 acres." Goes on to say "As to...
GLC02437.05921
9 November 1786
Writes that he cannot remain any longer in New York. "Mr. Morris.s [sic] departure without finishing any thing has made it impossible for me to complete the business I came on. You may conclude the business with Mr. Rob Morris and consider me bound...
GLC02437.03330
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