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To Henry Babcock Noyes

Letter to Henry Babcock Noyes from John Wilder about financial investments and securities.

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[Envelope addressed to Martha Franklin B. Noyes]

Envelope addressed to Martha Franklin B. Noyes. It is marked as having been received on September 26, but does not specify the year. It is also marked as being number 37 of something.

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[Postcard of Latimer Lighthouse)

Postcard of the Latimer Lighthouse in Stonington, Connecticut. There are no dates and messages written on it.

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[Short biographies]

Short biographies about several early prominent members of Stonington, including William Chesebrough, Thomas Minor, Walter Palmer, and Thomas Stanton.

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To Mrs. Noyes

Letter from Harry W. Babcock to a Mrs. Noyes. He mentions enclosing a check for Sunday collections, and indicates that he felt inclined to pay nothing but is instead just reducing the amount.

The letter is written on Babcock's personal stationary.

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Copy contract Thomas Noyes with Prudence Noyes

Copy of a contract between Thomas R. Noyes and Prudence Noyes pertaining to a lease Prudence held on lands in Southport, New York which she lived on and which Thomas apparently owned. Included is an agreement on mortgage payments.

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William Coddington [picture]

Print of William Coddington, who was an official in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island colonies in the seventeenth century.

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Obituary for Charles H. P. Babcock

Short obituary for Charles H. P. Babcock, who had been influential in the financial and trade industries, especially in his role as head of Babcock and Milnor. The is also a small announcement for the time of the funeral service, as well as an...

GLC02150.54

List of stocks on deposit

List of shares in capital stock, including the company, the number of shares, their financial worth, and the dates in which they were held. This information appears to pertain to Henry B. Noyes.

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to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] He thanks his mother for the food she sent. His regiment may move forward soon, and he hopes the Pennsylvanian troops are not put on picket duty as they are incompetent: "The soldiers of the 16th fear them more than they do the...

GLC03696.09

to father

the receipt of package, inquiry about a coat for Chris Skelton, the observance of Christmas in the barracks, and the harshness of the weather. Written on Hart Island

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to brothers

"Everyone is waiting expecting to have orders to move almost every day now." Rations have come from Washington "in abundance" to prepare for the march. Anything that cannot be carried has been sent away to Washington. Had gotten word that a dozen or...

GLC09355.062

to Father

The cavalry rode to the edge of town and met the rebels in considerable force. The union troops then entered the town admidst much cheering. A false report surfaced that he was taken prisoner.He had dysentary.

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to Father

They are still building the fort while waiting for the rebel to attack. He regrets they were not in New York for New Year's. He intends to send him most of his pay.

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to Father

He talks about the the threat of destruction toward Fredricksburg unless the Rebels surrender it but as of yet the city is left untouched. he mentions Mr. Whitaker.

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to Father

He describes the camp where very often they hear "Johnny Reb's" bullets fly overhead. 3 of their men have been wounded. He regrets joining the infantry, and would have gone into the cavalry or artillery arm instead.

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to Sister

writes he is enjoying good health and having an easy time but Sgt. Sayso was recently taken prisoner leaving him as the only Sgt. left in the company.

GLC09271.03

to Mother

has had a headache for several days. advised to keep two days rations on hand. does not know know if there will be a fight soon. Written in a camp near Rapidan River, Virginia

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to Mother

in very feeble health. in camp two miles from Brandy Station. asks her to send him all kinds of food.

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to Mother

tired of fighting. wants the war to end, but sees no prospect of stopping. has not heard from Rob and fears he may have been captured or killed since the fighting in Atlanta was severe.

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to Mother

the doctor says he is doing very well. still afraid that Rob has been killed.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the effect of Lincoln's death.

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to Sister Sophia

He describes the dead from the Battle of Bull Run. The bodies are spread out in deplorable condition and in many cases their bones are thrown carelessly over the ground. He also talks abotu the gorilla bands

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to Bro. Sherman

He mentions several friends that have been discharged like Doody, Maxim, O'Donanhue and Charlie. He mentions the doctors and nurses at the hospital and how at one point there were nearly a thousand patients.

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to Mr. Thurman

Since last he wrote the battle of the 27th of August was very severe. They did not have a staff officer to lead them but were able to take 3 pieces of artillery. He was recently promoted to corporal.

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