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2 December 1847
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
General orders: No. 362
Signed by H.L. Scott. Forbids the export of silver or gold from occupied areas of Mexico. Imprint reading "Bet Field Message" in upper left corner.
GLC00911.40
2 September 1783
Lillie, John, 1755-1801
[Order for rum for the Knox family]
Order issued by Captain Lillie, an aide-de-camp to Major General Knox, telling West Point Commissary Bell to deliver a half-gallon of country rum "or the value of it in Spirits or brandy" for the use of the Knox family. Docket is signed by a Tolberz...
GLC02437.02464
9 September 1782
Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786
to Samuel Shaw
Written from "Head Quarters." Writes, "I would ever wish to pay proper attention to the business of Ladies, but without I am acquainted with the Resolve of the 6 July 1779 in [favor?] of Mrs. [Margaret] Corbin, I cannot tell what it is she wants -...
GLC02437.01591
9 February 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Lincoln
Unsigned, and marked "copy." Body of the letter in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Knox refers to a previous letter he sent to Lincoln (see GLC02437.03446). Thanks him for his last letter, and believes his recent services to the...
GLC02437.03447
1783
[Estimate of Naval Stores]
Title derived from docket
GLC07937.09
June 1943
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Sidney informs Estelle that although he is in "dangerous waters', she would "scarce realize" how little they fear their "yellow friends, their submarines, their airplanes". Written at sea
GLC09120.252
16 February 1852
Corwin, Thomas, 1794-1865
to Origen Storrs Seymour
Responds to Congressman Seymour's request for information on the Grant case. Replies, "no credit can be given on account of such alleged loss unless expressly authorized by Act of Congress. I am not aware of any case where this Department has...
GLC02305.06
26 September 1943
Diamond tells Estelle that he has sent his "fancy get-ups" home as he has no need for them in his present location. He writes that he would love to be in the European Campaign as "this jungle fighting" is not for him.
GLC09120.276
23 November 1944
Spero, Estelle, fl. 1942
to Sidney Diamond
Thanksgiving card sent from Estelle to Sidney, in which she writes that she is giving thanks for Sidney: "for the past we have had together and for the future to be." He adds in the note, "To Us!!!", and then signs his name.
GLC09120.547
12 September 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe went to see a blues show. He also says has no doubt that Mad and Ben will settle right in to their bungalow. He assures Sylvia that the average German soldier doesn't have much fight left in him.
GLC09414.1196
1 November 1944
Moe received a letter from Esme, the girl from the family in England that hosted him and Jack. He refers to a Sid they know who is devoted to the black market. Moe is pleased that her mother has taken responsibility for making sure her father is as...
GLC09414.1241
15 September 1943
Moe tells the story of a man called into the army whose wife was pregnant. He wanted to keep his first baby a secret so he had the hospital authorities inform him in code. He also realizes that he and Sylvia were playing the same game at the same...
GLC09414.0781
20 December 1943
Moe writes that their long association has certainly influenced their channels of thought. He asks where the newspapers are that he requested Sylvia send him (the PM and NY Times). He enjoyed his recent Thanksgiving dinner immensely. He also mentions...
GLC09414.0866
24 December 1943
Moe mentions that while he was playing gin with the boys they listened to a radio program with Bob Hope. Everything they see and hear reminds them of home. He is feeling very nostalgic, and homesick.
GLC09414.0877
24 September 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia reports that there is an elevator strike at work. Also her father has had another attack.
GLC09414.0675
7 September 1943
Moe speculates where they will go next. He says he is looking forward to going overseas. He tells Sylvia she is artistically talented and notes that Archie is in India.
GLC09414.0773
30 December 1943
Moe thanks Sylvia for the groceries she sent. They will contribute to a nice New Year's. He compliments Lil Palgar's poster and asks after Frank.
GLC09414.0893
10 January 1944
Moe has written a second installment of the Winchester Adventure. In this letter he describes Westgate Tower, the castle, the Church of St. Cross, the city museum, etc. He also mentions that later that day they had tea at a charming cafe.
GLC09414.0924
14 February 1944
Moe wished her a happy valentine's day and mentions that he went to a live performance of Beethoven. Afterwards he enjoyed a high tea and met up with Mrs. Malcolm again.
GLC09414.0985
17 March 1944
Moe mentions Eddie's and his ongoing problems. He also mentions Sam, and that he wrote to Hilda but hasn't heard back. He asks how Sylvia's father is doing in Florida. He notes the use of fire bombs in the current raids.
GLC09414.1029
25 December 1944
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia describes Christmas for everyone noting that David is especially happy. She also responds to Moe's letters and writes that she agrees with him in that she has "no sympathy for the Germans."
GLC09414.0474
8 January 1945
Sylvia says her mother was happy to receive Moe's gift. Her father went back to Florida, and she describes him as "pathetic."
GLC09414.0487
16 February 1945
Sylvia writes about how on the way to the lecture she stopped at a bar and read a book on the psycho. While there she was approached by a strange woman who talked about her mother's impact on her.
GLC09414.0517
10 November 1793
to Lucy Flucker Knox
References Lucy's letter of 6 November. Believes Henry Jackson Knox will leave New York for Boston tomorrow. After he leaves, believes Lucy will return to Philadelphia. Wants her to be happy in New York because "life is so generally overshadowed...
GLC02437.05970
9 September 1783
[Request for provisions]
Request for twenty pounds of beef and one gallon of rum for Henry Knox and his family. Addressed to Mr. [Robert] Bell, with the docket signed by Jacob Johnson.
GLC02437.02486
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