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November 1858
Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902
to Mi Carale Care (in Latin)
Hutson graduated from South Carolina College in 1859. Hutson was a Corporal, 1st South Carolina Infantry, during the Civil War.
GLC08165.05
11 June 1861
Mitchell, Wallace, fl. 1861-1867
to Goerge B. Mitchell
One letter addressed to George B. Mitchell from Wallace Mitchell dated June 11, 1861. Pertains to people protesting in the camp against their lack of food and neglect by authorities for their health. They have been told to decide whether to enlist...
GLC08334.29
25 July 1812
Flint, Elijah, 1779-?
to Elijah Flint
Provides a lengthy discussion of "the declaration of war with G. Britain, and the unprepared Situation we were placed in to make our defence." Comments on the spread of the news of the start of the War of 1812 to British forces and relations with...
GLC03436.01
17 October 1787
Huntington, Samuel, 1731-1796
to Henry Knox
Discusses Connecticut's progress in raising troops for duty in the Northwest territory and the appointment of officers. Retained copy, as noted on docket. Written as governor of Connecticut to Knox as the Secretary of War.
GLC03729
25 March 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe is reminded of the 2 weeks Sylvia spent at Nevele when she was recuperating. He notes that the last phase of the war in Germany has begun. He also sent her another package of toiletries.
GLC09414.1362
27 March 1945
Moe reports that he saw a film that wasn't that great, though he liked the playing of Chopin in it. The news about the war continues to be the best as the German defenses are crumbling.
GLC09414.1364
31 August 1862
Mitchel, Ormsby MacKnight, 1809-1862
to Henry Wager Halleck
Written from the Willard Hotel. Mitchel writes to Halleck, commander in chief of the United States Army: "In obedience to the orders of the Secretary of War, I report to you for duty." Two bust engravings of Mitchel included as collateral.
GLC02456.19
21 January 1784
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
[Note pertaining to finances of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]
Provides numbers of certificates relating to the society's treasury. Jackson had commanded the 16th Massachusetts Regiment and the 4th Massachusetts Regiment during the Revolutionary War. He served as treasurer of the Society of Cincinnati for the...
GLC04379.10
1861-1865 ca.
Envelope
The envelope has a image of a man nailing the flag to a pole. The caption reads "Stand by our Flag! one shore and flood, As harbinger of peace and war, And palsied be the traitorous hand, That would it's field of glories mar."
GLC06627.03.115
20 January 1790
Rickard, William, fl. 1785-1795
Asks Knox for a recommendation in obtaining a position in "the Collection of the Revenue in this Port." Notes he was a lieutenant under the command of Henry Jackson during the War. Asks Knox to refer to Jackson's opinion of Rickard's service....
GLC02437.04475
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