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14 January 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia is excited because Moe has been in Paris. Features a sketch of the Eiffel Tower.
GLC09414.0492
9 September 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lucy Knox
Agrees to the idea to allow his son (Henry Jackson Knox) to remain at Hingham for school. Believes not only will Henry's education improve but so will his morals. States he will leave the decision of Henry's schooling in Lucy's hands. Mentions...
GLC02437.05604
1 September 1790
Maunsell, John, fl. 1724-1795
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox he wrote his last letter to Knox on 4 August 1790. Says he has been holed up at home due to a sprained leg. Describes the military buildup of both the British and the Spanish navies. Is not sure what will happen when these ships meet...
GLC02437.04710
6 April 1792
Writes to inform Knox he received a packet from Colonel [Sebastian] Bauman containing Knox's letter to the Consul at Dublin, among other correspondence. Expects mail to arrive from London hourly, and expects news in the papers about key issues of...
GLC02437.05404
6 March 1790
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
Explains and apologizes for not writing in a while as he was in France and quite busy. Discusses earnings he made from the vessels he sent to the West Indies from Georgia. Notes his profits were not as great as he expected, but, "on the whole...
GLC02437.04530
18 December 1783
to Robert Morris
Discusses a potential problem in providing rations for the men remaining in service after the end of the year. Writes that "no calculation was made for the Canadian refugees who are in the vicinity of West Point - They draw upwards of one hundred...
GLC02437.02843
4 October 1784
to John Mitchell
Relates he has been appointed as a commissioner to "examine whether the people under the Government of Nova Scotia have encroached upon the territories of this state." Requests sworn testimony regarding Mitchell's [in some sources, Mitchel] previous...
GLC02437.03053
April 1776
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Expresses her love for Henry and attempts to make him feel guilty for being away from home and family, particularly his infant daughter. Thanks him for his three recent letters (see GLC02437.00273, GLC02437.00275, GLC02437.00276) but wonders why the...
GLC02437.00282
circa December 1917
Shuka, Walter, fl. 1918-1919
to Ruth Backof
Thanks Backof for the Christmas card. Replies to a comment regarding an abundance of tomatoes and how they would be a delicacy to a man in the army. Writes that he would like to go out with a lady and then jokes that he woke up and saw uniforms all...
GLC07810.091
15 January 1919
Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Replies to his mother's letter about local news. Describes his wherabouts and daily activities. Writes that his letter is cut short by a celebration surrounding canned peaches and condensed milk purchased at the YMCA canteen. Written on YMCA...
GLC07810.041
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