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18 June 1945
Los Angeles Times (Firm)
Are Japanese Preparing to Make Major Stand in Asia?
One newsmap entitled, "Are Japanese Preparing to Make Major Stand in Asia?" dated, June 18, 1945.
GLC09619.088
25 June 1945
Germany in Four Parts, With an Allied General Ruling Each
One newsmap entitled, "Germany in Four Parts, With an Allied General Ruling Each" dated, June 25, 1945.
GLC09619.089
23 July 1945
Honshu, Japan's Central Island and Heart of the Empire
One newsmap entitled, "Honshu, Japan's Central Island and Heart of the Empire" dated, July 23, 1945.
GLC09619.090
30 July 1945
Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources
One newsmap entitled, "Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources" dated, July 30, 1945.
GLC09619.091
6 August 1945
One newsmap entitled, "Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources" dated, August 6, 1945.
GLC09619.092
October 3, 1780
Hand, Edward, 1744-1802
to Kitty Hand
Writes to his wife that he hopes he can alleviate her distressing situation soon. Informs her of the treason of Benedict Arnold and the hanging of the British spy, John Andre. "A few days ago Gen Arnold detected in his views of Betraying the...
GLC00189
31 August 1815
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to William Eustis re: treaty of Ghent, Napoleonic wars, and threat of Barbery
Discusses the Treaty of Ghent, Napoleonic Wars, threat of Barbary pirates, and the new Netherlands consititution. Re: the Napoleonic Wars, Adams writes: "France is a conquest, and as a conquest will be treated."
GLC03626
2 July 1784
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Jean Baptiste Gouvion
Discusses public perception of the Society of the Cincinnati in France. Informs Gouvion of the reduction of the Continental Army, with only one remaining company commanded by John Doughty at West Point. Introduces and recommends Mr. Tracy, the...
GLC02437.03023
18 September 1791
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Reports that on Friday evening, he received an express from William Duer from New York that only took 45 hours to arrive. The letter said Madame de la Val and Mr. de la Roche will be leaving New York by 18 September with 20 of her people to proceed...
GLC02437.05163
13 December 1789
Discusses a proposal that they had put together and writes in detail about showing it to [James] Bowdoin, John Pitts, and [Sylvanus] Bourne. Declares, "I think we have but little hopes of success - " Comments on other business transactions. Gives...
GLC02437.04438
8 January 1781
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
to James Dundas
Notes that he has not informed their mother and father about their brother Ralph, captain of the Bonetta, who had been captured by the French at the Battle of Yorktown (see GLC03676.05). Discusses a possibly scandal involving Ralph and his effort...
GLC02549.20
27 November 1781
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Written by William Knox to his brother Brigadier General Henry Knox, who was at Washington's headquarters. Writes from France after a pleasant and short 21 day voyage from Boston. Is astonished by their speed of travel. Says he did not suffer from...
GLC02437.01296
5 November 1782
Written by William to his brother Major General Henry Knox. Fears that Henry is worried about him as he has not written since he was in Rochefort (William spells it Rochfort), France. While there he sent some linen, epaulets, sweetmeats, and some...
GLC02437.01701
18 April 1785
Discusses the proper time to sell goods recently arrived from London that were consigned to Henry Knox. Relates that Granville Sharp sent a box of books intended for Knox, Harvard College, Rhode Island College, and George Washington. The books were...
GLC02437.03128
11 February 1787
Received his last letter and delivered the enclosures appropriately. Sends regards to Mr. and Mrs. [James] Swan, and reports that their family is well. Writes that the Rebellion is nearly at an end. Has enclosed newspapers to provide an...
GLC02437.03450
12 November 1789
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to Capel Lofft
Mentions her letters on education
GLC01794.43
14 February 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia is sad that it is Valentine's Day and Moe is not with her; but has received his flowers and poem. She was going to go over to the Selective Service Board after work, but it was raining too hard. Her Dad is very ill, but getting away to Florida...
GLC09414.0162
5 November 1793
to Lucy Flucker Knox
References Lucy's letter of 1 November. Says he will not go into the city until she returns, but believes everything is now fine. Reports he has sent her three letters before this one. Mentions that Alexander Hamilton is entirely recovered from...
GLC02437.05960
1 January 1784
to Alexander McDougall
Knox informs General McDougall of the death of Doctor [Hagan], who worked at the West Point hospital. Hagan was entitled to join the Society of the Cincinnati, and left behind a wife and young son, who are unable to afford "subsistence or protection...
GLC02437.02897
23 March 1793
References Knox's letters of 13 and 16 March. Is glad Knox has finally settled with Madame de le Val, but says he does not understand the terms. Encloses a letter for William Bingham that he wants Knox to deliver (not included). Says the committee...
GLC02437.05857
5 January 1794
References Knox's letter of 25 December. Sends holiday wishes. Will try to give Madame Laval's draft to Mr. Higginson, but fears it will go badly. The trial involving the ten proprietors will be handled with due care. Says an error in the summons...
GLC02437.06020
10 March 1793
Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811
Says three weeks has elapsed since she arrived in Philadelphia to claim the execution of contracts she entered into with Knox and [William] Duer on 14 January 1792. States she has only been able to meet with Knox and William Bingham one time since...
GLC02437.05849
12 March 1793
Says Knox is far from doing her justice. Tells him he "must be convinced how much I have sacrificed, to come to such an amical settlement." Hopes the paperwork will not slow the settlement down. Says "all what I ask is, to be able to give Surety...
GLC02437.05850
17 April 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Replies to Knox's letter from 12 April (GLC02437.03835). Discusses army pay warrants. Has "ransacked the County a couple of good cows." Promises to send a cow to Knox when one can be obtained. Speculates on the possible adoption of the...
GLC02437.03843
July 18, 1776
Reports no news from Boston and a feeling of security there. Explains that all news from New York comes from the bi-weekly post deliveries. They keep hoping to hear "something grand from you[r] quarter." General George Washington's call for troops...
GLC02437.00382
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