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Urgently requests a promotion and to be stationed in Baltimore, so he may be close to his ailing wife.

GLC03473

Uncle Tom's cabin; or, life among the lowly.

First edition inscribed. Original cloth. Inscribed by Stowe on the fly-leaf of volume 1 "Presented to [Jno?] Fleece by his friend and admirer Harriet Beecher Stowe. 1854." Boston, John P. Jewett & company; Cleveland, Ohio, Jewett, Proctor &...

GLC03969.01

to Elizabeth Jenkins Logan

General Logan writes to his mother. Writes, "I have longed to have a letter form you, but have all the time been disappointed. I know that you do not feel opposed to writing to me but perhaps feel as tho' you ought not... I feel as Tho' I was lost...

GLC03975.01

to James Phillips

Discusses the anti-slavery activities of Quakers in the U.S. and a dispute over admission of blacks to Quaker church due to fears of intermarriage. He requests a copy of Bishop Wilson's bible be sent to him. He mentions other correspondence and the...

GLC04237

to Mr. Lally

Affirms that "Five Men and Pompey" was his first published work. States that "We had a sketch of John Dos Passos in 'Books' recently, and there will be others. I don't know when or if we'll get together in book form." In 1933 Benet and his wife...

GLC04463.10

[New York Civil War soldiers' archive, letters to Almira Winchell from four soldiers] [Decimalized .01-.26]

Letters to Winchell, from Belleville or Belle Isle, New York (Onondaga County). Winchell received letters from three soldiers, stationed mostly in Virginia: Thomas Donahue (1st NY Art., Batt. B), William Remington (101st NYS Vols.) and William...

GLC04706

[Bill of sale for a female slave named America and her child]

Napier sells America, a nineteen year old slave, and her six week old child to James Chambers for $675. Attests that the slaves are "sound and slaves for life..."

GLC06261.02

Memoirs of Elleanor Eldridge.

Printed by B. T. Albro. Compiled by Francis Harriet Whipple Green McDougall (born Francis Harriet Whipple), an abolitionist and author. Eldridge was a black female slave and servant, who saved money from her labors, establishing herself as a...

GLC06083

Twenty-two years a slave, and forty years a free man; embracing a correspondence of several years, while president of Wilberforce Colony, London, Canada West.

First edition. Published by William Alling. Includes engraving of Steward. Contains a printed portrait of Steward opposite title page. Signed on inner front cover by Mrs. John Garrett.

GLC06149

Tent Life of the 31st Pennsylvania Regiment

E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., publisher. Negative by Brady & Co., Washington. Famous photograph of a woman holding a basket, her soldier husband and three children posed in front of tent. Cooking utensils, stool and other amenities are visible.

GLC05137.220

As captain, seated 1/2 length portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Capt. Jos. W. Morton. 4th Mass. Cavalry." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Ink inscription on verso "Capt. Jos. W. Morton, 4th Mass Cavalry Co. D." Photographers imprint on verso: "Photographed by Mrs. Stuart, 258...

GLC05111.02.1173

to Edwin M. Stanton

Discussing Mary Todd Lincoln's influence in military matters. Says that others have "asserted that Mrs Lincoln was one of the parties whose influence had operated on me." Also praises some of Stanton's early changes in dispositions of troops. Marked...

GLC07091

Seated in uniform, with wife and daughter

Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1865 by E & HT Anthony in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the US for the So. District of New York." Graphite inscription on verso "62" "**Book" "E O C Ord Maj Gen 1865."...

GLC05111.02.0627

Collection of loose cyanotypes, Calhoun, Ala., mostly black students

The images derive from the Calhoun Industrial School, founded by the Hampton (Va.) Institute. Most appear to be circa 1895-1905 (based on when Riley worked at Hampton). The images were taken by Richard Riley. The Calhoun School was a social...

GLC05140.03

to J. S. Cunningham

Floyd offers his views on John C. Fremont, Republican candidate for President in 1856. Writes that he never interviewed Fremont, and Fremont never expressed any censure for the repeal of the Missouri Compromise. Of Fremont, writes, "I never had...

GLC01818

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Ewing writes to Scammon, Brigadier General commanding the 2nd Division, Kanawha in Fayette, Virginia, to state that he saw Scammon's family in Cincinnati, Ohio. Encloses a letter from them (not present). Says he urged Mrs. Scammon to come with them...

GLC02414.006

to Marsena Rudolph Patrick

Written as Brevet Major General. Getty encloses an unspecified item, and requests that General Patrick, Provost Marshal General in Richmond, send the item to a niece of Mrs. Getty (Elizabeth Graham Stevenson). Notes, "Her mother, who is with her is...

GLC02456.11

[Purchase of slave Kate and her three children by manumitted slave]

Legal document for the purchase of the slave Kate and her three children Ben, Caleb, and Nancy. The purchaser was "a free African" named Harry Compton, of New Brunswick, New Jersey, and he left an "X" as his mark. It appears that Kate was Compton's...

GLC08440

to unknown

No addressee is listed, but based on previous letters, may be written to Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher, daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Writes a lengthy letter about her life in Paris. Talks about the luxuries of the city, as well as the wealth...

GLC02437.07877

to Henry Knox

Written from the "War Office," in London, England, according to the docket. Lewis, the British Deputy Secretary at War, writes that Mrs. [Sarah Lyons Flucker] Beaumez asked him to write to Knox regarding her finances in England, which have been...

GLC02437.06814

to Henry Knox

Asks for advice on whether or not to go to church to attend the funeral of Mrs. Otto, since he is not "well enough acquainted with the customs of this country ..." Written in the third person and signed in text as "The Minister from the United...

GLC02437.03734

to Lucy Knox

Mentions having a difficult journey to New York. Discusses the strong military defenses in the city and New York's strategic importance to the war effort. Instructs her to prepare for her journey from Boston to New York, advising her to travel in...

GLC02437.00283

to his wife

Complains about all the dust. Feels lonesome. Writes about an incident he had with a woman he met.

GLC05981.34

to Lucy Knox

Expresses his love for her and his sadness at being forced to part again. Mentions his travel plans as well. After months apart the couple was finally able to see each other when Washington sent Knox to Boston to recruit men and examine artillery...

GLC02437.00544

to Sylvia Weiner

It is Memorial Day and they have been given the day off. Moe used the time to rest and to write to Sylvia. He comments that she is becoming quite the executive, herself.

GLC09414.0716

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes his first day at Fort Lewis. This letter is missing pages.

GLC09414.0724

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has arrived in Chicago, where he will catch the connecting train back. He wants Sylvia to tell Pepi that he saw Herbert. He is writing from the Library Lounge.

GLC09414.0731

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe worked guard all night. He notes there are too many ratings in his company so that the "poor private would be worked to death." He also notes that he was shocked by the coolness after he experienced the heat of New York. He hears other soldiers...

GLC09414.0737

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe found a seafood restaurant that was not that great. He is also glad she got along with Olga and so is Martin.

GLC09414.0755

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to the Mack Village, but found it disappointing. He mentions again that he would like Sylvia to see a doctor concerning her "condition," but does not say what the condition is.

GLC09414.0758

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes the quiet days he has been having and refers to the gas crisis and tells Sylvia to make sure she's there to get her share, he mentions that the garage man gets some gas. He also describes the service club.

GLC09414.0762

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has been very sick, and has lost a tremendous amount of weight. He has however received a furlough of thirty days. Includes a note from Hy.

GLC09414.0769

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe agrees with Sylvia that Sid's asking for a gas coupon is wrong and doesn't believe in messing with rationing in order to get more than your share. He says her report on the 49th front is a mess, and bets the screens and door are still full of...

GLC09414.0775

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is irritated because he had to sign the payroll twice most likely because someone else messed up. He tells Sylvia the worst is coming and she must be brave in the face of their ongoing separation.

GLC09414.0780

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe finally visited town with his fellow soldiers. He went to Gloucester and Salisbury and stayed in a hotel dating back to Richard II. He also visited cathedrals and promises that they will experience it together one day.

GLC09414.0804

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he and Marty just went to [the name of the place has been blacked out] and had a lovely stay. The hotel was nice. They had kippers for breakfast which reminded him of Sunday mornings with Sylvia. He also asks if she has had any word...

GLC09414.0812

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discusses the origins of Heineken beer. He also describes the beauty of the moon, and says he does not think it strange that she feels closer to him now.

GLC09414.1160

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia that Ruth K. should not be concerned with her fellow's gloomy letters. It is just a phase he says. He tells her to eat dinner at Mom's because she shouldn't have to prepare a meal with all the work and travelling she does.

GLC09414.1168

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received a letter from one of the girls of the family that hosted him and Jack in England. He also writes about his mother and how he admires her.

GLC09414.1185

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that Marty got to go off with a Colonel again, presumably to the place that everyone wants to go. He talks about the point system again, and wonders when Mad is expecting.

GLC09414.1207

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe tells Sylvia to get her father to save his liquor as it has become as scare as it was in the days of Prohibition. He wonders what Alvin will do now that he is making money for the first time.

GLC09414.1211

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe explains the choices he made for the bouquet he had sent to Sylvia. He bets everyone in the city had a story relating to the storm. he also says he is looking forward to the next town but that it won't be Paris.

GLC09414.1217

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe revealed for the first time that he was in Scotland before he went to England. He is glad his father is able to do some work, but hopes he doesn't overexert himself.

GLC09414.1228

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe recounts the story of a pleasant walk he took. He ended up at a small church where he paused in the cemetery and then found memoriam plaques dating back to the 16th century. He says the only thing that was missing was Sylvia's presence that day.

GLC09414.0830

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says Sylvia made a mistake when she asked if he needed money because she should have received the letter where he asks for some. He thanks her in advance.

GLC09414.0831

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that Sylvia's mention of a corned beef sandwich from Garfield's made his mouth water because the corned beef they have comes out of a can. He also asks her to send some sardines.

GLC09414.0835

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe refers to a "situation" regarding Uncle Ben in which they forgot to ask Sylvia something and not wanting to offend her are doing their best not to anger her. The only way she can prove she's not slighted is to "attend the function."

GLC09414.0844

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe thanks Sylvia for the soap and the film she sent. He asks her not to send anymore toilet articles as he can get plenty there.

GLC09414.0845

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has had trouble sleeping, he mentions that he and Joe are getting along alright and he hopes to see them soon. He also reports that he received a letter from Marty.

GLC09414.0865

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe hopes that Sylvia will receive this letter before New Year's. He is glad that she is close with Olga, and says that they should stick together.

GLC09414.0869