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to Sylvia Weiner

A short note from Hy, he writes that he received a card saying his wife had been killed in an auto crash. He says he can now see what a jack-ass he's been.

GLC09414.1685

Memorial Tablet in St. Paul's Church

In Loving Memory of Chara Conant Long Wait.

GLC08284.037

Facts About Chara Conant Long Wait

Other side is a floor plan of Chicago Historical Society.

GLC08284.038

Brief Chronology of Chara Conant Long Wait

There is reference to a photo, not included here.

GLC08284.041

Mrs. James Wait

She holds a baby.

GLC08284.059

to Unknown

"Tell father that the accompanying method has often been used to prevent people from assuming [illegible] position when they once get vertical." Includes illustration of woman being hanged.

GLC08284.014

to Harriet W. Dewey

He has been homesick. He jsut wrote to Cassie, whom he supposes is in Elmira now.

GLC02161.149

to Lizzie Wright

Writes a friendly yet somewhat romantic letter which includes a three stanza poem.

GLC06728.091

to Fannie Schoonmaker

Glad to see her picture in a letter that he received last Thursday. Has not heard from her in a long time. "Began to think you had forgotten me" because she had not responded to his last letter. Would "give anything" to see her. Remembers that they...

GLC02164.02

to Kit

Graham discusses her feelings and perceptions about a party attended in Kit's honor and the way Kit has touched so many people. She also discusses her belief in "a Great Source," or living energy, from which one can draw strength and power.

GLC05508.114

to Mr. H. D. Wetmore, Jr.

One undated postcard addressed to Davis from Nellie Joe Wetmore. Front side of postcard contains an image of St. Marcus' Square, Venice filled with a flock of pigeons. Reverse side contains the message related to travelling between Hamburg on a...

GLC09573.01.05

to her brother Joseph Humphreys

This is the first opportunity she has had to write since she left home. Her school allows letters to be written only on Saturday. She writes about her classes, instructors, and classmates. A. E. (possibly Mary's teacher) writes a message on the...

GLC04501.045

to Joseph Humphreys

It is Saturday and she is finding it hard to concentrate on her studies. She hopes he will visit soon.

GLC04501.047

to Sarah L. Gibson

He is glad to hear that Sarah is feeling better. He suggests that she needs more recreation and exercise.

GLC04501.064

[to her brother Tobias Gibson]

Recipient is inferred from content of the letter. Eliza describes her stay at the Battery Hotel and hopes that such resorts in the South will prevent Southerners from going north "in search of pleasure or comfort."

GLC04501.083

to Libby Kessler

Informs her she did not receive her letter in time to meet her. Inquires if she will be attending the excursion next week. Mentions she would like to room together if they attend school. Letter has an embossed seal in the upper corner.

GLC03523.52.02

to Libby Kessler

Writes to her friend. Discusses traveling to Mishawaka, Indiana. Writes of the townspeople. The letter has a watermark on the top left hand corner.

GLC03523.52.53

[Deed]

Partially printed deed. Land agreement between W.H. Johnston and n and Mary Sorenson. He is giving up land in Iowa.

GLC02167.56

to Mrs. Holcombe

Sends a copy of an address by the late Chief Justice of Massachusetts because she felt Holcombe might be interested. Apologizes for the mildew on it.

GLC01522.02

[Rebecca White's share of the Estate of her brother, Aaron White, Jr.]

Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. Lists goods and cash left to Rebecca White by her brother. This document was originally housed in Gideon Savage's wooden chest (GLC01450.013.02) with others...

GLC01450.013.04

[Lydia and Chloe White's share of estate of Aaron White Jr.] [incomplete]

Receipt related to the settlement and administration of the estate of Aaron White Jr. 1st page lists Chloe White's share of the estate. 2nd page lists Lydia White's share. Bottom half of 2nd page cut off. This document was originally housed in...

GLC01450.013.12

to Mrs. Showbergh [?]

Recipient's name is illegible. Gives his condolences for her husband, Henry R. Showbergh's [?] death.

GLC07483.22

[Legal document pertaining to the estate of Hannah Waldo Flucker]

Grants full power of attorney to Thomas Longman of Paternoster Row, London, to recover a bond from Hannah Harwood, one of the executors of the late Hannah Waldo Flucker's estate. Indicates that the bond was given to Francis Waldo in March 1774 by...

GLC02437.09458

to Harriette Story Paige

Requests that an unnamed friend of his sister-in-law Paige forgive him for forgetting to submit payment for a book he ordered. States that his wife Caroline LeRoy Webster has "driven out" with Mrs. Blatchford (likely the wife of his close friend and...

GLC01946.37

to Harriette Story Paige

Writes to his sister-in-law on the subject of tripe. States that Harriette's husband, James William Paige, remembers Mrs. Hayman, who previously served as cook for Webster's friends Sarah and George Blake. Compares the cooking skills of Monica...

GLC01946.45