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20 March 1942
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
to Mother and Dad
One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated March 20, 1942. Pertains to visiting Naomi Hurwitz and the weather.
GLC09662.212
27 March 1942
to Naomi
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated March 27, 1942. Provides updates about his family and visiting them over Passover. Envelope notes that Warren had not referred to Naomi's father passing away.
GLC09662.216
5 April 1942
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 5, 1942. Pertains to the journey home after Passover. Makes reference to her family's wellbeing following her father's passing.
GLC09662.217
September 28, 1941
One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated September 28, 1941. Responding to her previous letter. Describes himself as modest and shy but joyous to have met her and how he thinks she is spending her time in Greensboro, North...
GLC09662.086
9 October 1944
Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 9, 1944. He has not received many letters but believes it is because June is about to go on to college and has been studying a lot. He is hoping that...
GLC09611.372
20 October 1944
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 20, 1944. He received the bracelet and loves it. He has enclosed a money order for $100. $40 is for Susan and Raymond for Christmas and the rest is...
GLC09611.375
22 November 1944
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated November 22, 1944. A second letter written on the 22nd as there was not enough room on the first. He inquires about the new neighbors. He also reports that...
GLC09611.383
27 November 1944
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated November 27, 1944. Had a liberty day and went to the U.S.O and a movie. He comments on Thanksgiving, he missed turkey as they had the same menu as the fourth...
GLC09611.384
22 March 1941
to "Cous"
One letter addressed to "Cous" from Warren Schwartz dated March 22, 1941. First half of the letter pertains to preparing a parade President Roosevelt who would be visiting their division. Mentions restrictions on base such as a curfew and possible...
GLC09662.004
19 April 1941
to Mom and Dad
One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. M. Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 19, 1941. Pertains to the process of requesting to go on furlough.
GLC09662.007
28 April 1941
to Warren Abrams
One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 28, 1941. Pertains to life on the base at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and recreational activities in town nearby.
GLC09662.008
12 May 1941
One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 12, 1941. Pertains to description of men in unit and activities when he visits a nearby town. Also mentions receiving gas masks.
GLC09662.011
December 26, 1961
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963
to Nate White
President Kennedy informs White, the Business and Financial Editor of the newspaper "The Christian Science Monitor," that the Marshall Plan was implemented to "encourage the economic integration of Western Europe," not to establish Europe as a "band...
GLC01521
August 3, 1778
Titcomb, Jonathan, 1728-1817
to the Selectmen of Newburyport
Asks the selectmen to provide Doctor Parker Clark with all the bandages he needs for soldiers. Verso signed by Clark, stating he received "2 sheets."
GLC01450.460.10
May 21, 1777
Sayer, Ebenezer, fl. 1757-1777
to Morgan Lewis
Sayer informs Lewis, a Sanford (present day Maine) selectman, that the committee of selectmen and militia at Sanford are mistaken regarding the proportion of men they commissioned for service in the Continental Army. States "the Act of the General...
GLC01450.603.10
June 21, 1813
Hodgon, Silvanus, fl. 1813-1815
to Nathan Hodgdon
Informs his uncle that he has been aboard the frigate Macedonian for two months, which he reports is blockaded in by seven British ships. Asks him to send a letter to his mother and to give his love to friends and family. Also notes that his...
GLC01450.705.01
June 25, 1815
Bedel, Hazel, fl. 1812-1821
to Moody Bedel
Writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother while on guard duty. Indicates that his unit will be heading to Greenbush on the Niagara frontier. Relates stories of how one soldier had to resign after drinking too much...
GLC01450.721.15
June 30, 1779
Powell, Jeremiah, 1714-1789
to John Waite
Informs Waite of the General Court decision to undertake the Penobscot Expedition. Orders were issued to detach 1500 men from the militia of Massachusetts, 100 artillery men, and a number of vessels to Penobscot Bay to dislodge the British stationed...
GLC01450.025
June 13, 1746
Clinton, George, 1686-1761
to Edward Collins
New York Governor Clinton writes to Major Collins to inform him that he disapproves of an enlistment scheme in Albany and has written "to Capt Marshall to put a stop to it, & discharge those Inlisted." Concludes: "I am surprizes that the Colonels...
GLC01450.176
April 30, 1757
Labare, D., fl. 1757
to unknown
GLC01450.323
June 15, 1777
Warren, James, 1726-1808
to Elbridge Gerry
Discusses arrival of supplies and trade with Spain. Docketed by Gerry.
GLC01450.527
May 8, 1781
Lovell, James, 1737-1814
Discusses fiscal matters in detail, claiming that "Nothing can exceed the Confusion here as to money." Comments on problems related to paying delegates, regarding inflation caused by paper money and the state as paymaster. Using personal examples...
GLC01450.541
February 17, 1769
Grant, Robert, 1762-1843
to John Manners, Marquis of Granby
Petitioning Granby for a post as a carpenter in Quebec "in the room of Mr. Butler." He has just served as a carpenter for the army. Bottom states "Ordered to be recommended to the Master General" and is signed in an illegible hand.
GLC01450.556.04
07 December 1941
[Bombardment of Pearl Harbor]
Mounted photograph of Japanese aerial view of attack on Pearl Harbor with Japanese text on verso.
GLC09552.02
26 July 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Washington
Responds to a 2 June 1784 letter from Washington. Discusses a recent Congressional order requiring Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, to give the United States information as to when British troops will completely evacuate...
GLC02437.03031
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