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26 January 1864
Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865
to Nancy E. Jones
Were he home, he would teach Phebe Jane himself instead of sending her to school. There was another battle near Chattanooga.
GLC02739.097
13 January 1779
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Address leaf has been cut out. Discusses the management of an estate, possibly his own, noting his satisfaction that William chose Joseph Peirce as agent. Requests William to procure black cloth from the State Store of Massachusetts to make coats...
GLC02437.00746
1862/07/31
Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877
to: sister.
Relays the news which he has received from another sister. He requests that she send him envelopes and stamps, along with money.
GLC07164.31
4 March 1777
Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801
to Lucy Knox
Later copy. Has enclosed a letter for "the heavenly Miss DeBlois," a friend of Lucy's, which he wishes Lucy to pass on to her. Has also sent a trunk of gowns to Lucy's house via Mr. Colburn, intended for Miss DeBlois. Also asks Lucy to report to...
GLC02437.00543
28 January 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe says they had a big snowball fight. He also received a letter from Leo Springer, a fellow he used to play handball with, and refers to Daniel, Mad's new baby.
GLC09414.1321
30 January 1945
Moe reports that he absolutely loved the play. He enclosed a program (not included here). He says he had supper with the fellows, and woke up to a lot of snow. He says he doesn't understand why Sylvia still hasn't found the poem he sent from Punch...
GLC09414.1323
24 February 1945
Moe reports that he had to get shots that morning. He also just received the card announcing Daniel's arrival from Mad and Ben, and heard from Marty that Olga found her own place instead of moving in with Sylvia.
GLC09414.1335
3 March 1945
Moe says he visited one of the boys in the hospital, and reports that he was unable to get tickets for the theater. He complains about the lack of things to do this evening.
GLC09414.1342
19 April 1945
Moe writes about a party they recently had. He describes the food and the dancing, and says he can't dance with anyone but Sylvia.
GLC09414.1381
26 May 1945
Moe learned Sylvia had a lunch date with Olga but didn't keep it, and he wonders why. He mentions that he got tickets to the theater. He also continues his England story from Redding.
GLC09414.1418
22 October 1879
Tarbell, J., fl. 1879
to Blanche Kelso Bruce
writes that she received a letter from J.R Smith who mentioned alternatives in case he can't be appointed.
GLC09400.412
3 December 1879
Rayven, K., fl. 1879
reiterates his need to secure an appointment for his lady friend.
GLC09400.426
1 January 1878
Kriger, fl. 1878
Miss Kriger's Compliments and Regrets
GLC09400.348
27 March 1863
Martin, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He notes that his love of adventure is not yet satisfied, yet he thinks it would be after two years of military service. He writes that Richard's mother wants very much to receive a letter from him.
GLC07705.266
28 April 1862
Charley, fl. 1861-1864
He informs Richard that Theodore had been sick recently. He also mentioned that he better be careful when writing to Miss Watson and Miss Milligan.
GLC07705.304
Lee, fl. 1878
Miss Lee presents her compliments and regrets.
GLC09400.370
14 February 1945
Moe reports that there has been very good weather lately. He visited the Municipal Library and went to a revue. He tells Sylvia not to worry about a house "wifely" existence any time soon.
GLC09414.1702
16 December 1864
Thompson, Wilmot, fl. 1864-1901
to my dear wife
He instructs her to direct her letters to Washington. He tells her to dress warmly. He says he would give anything to see his darling.
GLC02740.09
11 September 1864
Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864
to Mary
He has not received any mail lately. He reminds her not to neglect writing.Written at camp on Lookout Mountain
GLC02415.104
circa 1861-1864
McFadden, Charles F., fl. 1862-1864
to Sisters
He tells them they should respect their brother who is fighting for their country and be good girls and mind their parents. There is talk of them leaving their present quarters and going to Kentucky or Tennessee.
GLC02169.10
20 November 1863
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
to Miss (Kitty)
He might get to come home in the winter. A fellow soldier who saw her picture has fallen in love with her.
GLC02170.32
28 September 1864
He has been sick since he last wrote to her. But he assures her he will be alright in a few days. He is still waiting to go home.
GLC02170.59
4 February 1861
Lucie, fl. 1859-1897
to Frank A. Cole
He heard that he and Mary are not on good terms. He thinks his impending marriage is a good idea.
GLC08291.02
28 March 1861
He informs him that a certain lady he was interested in is already engaged. He asks him if he had a good time on Sunday evening. tells him to give his respects to someone (name illegible).
GLC08291.05
6 July 1945
Moe received a letter from Bess in which she told him she was in the country recuperating from an illness he was previously unaware of. He believes that Alvin has matured in the army having experienced things he never would have as a civilian.
GLC09414.1450
24 July 1945
Moe reports that the company is having a dance and party tonight but that he will head into town. He asks Sylvia what she thinks of the Dodgers these days. He also reacts to Mad's trying to teach an Italian girl to play baseball before she could...
GLC09414.1459
31 July 1945
Moe said he was unable to go to Glasgow after all. He attended the circus near the champagne factory, and writes that Sylvia should have learned sewing sooner.
GLC09414.1466
7 August 1945
Moe writes that they have lifted the censorship for the time being and he can write a little more freely. He says he has started playing gin rummy again, and discusses the ongoing problems with the car.
GLC09414.1472
12 September 1945
Moe writes that soon they will be able to make new memories again, not just live off the old ones. He asks Sylvia if she asked Paul Stein about an apartment, and wishes her a happy birthday. Written at Camp Boston
GLC09414.1496
21 October 1945
Moe says he is currently in the Victaret Area, and is beginning to get impatient. Last Sunday he and Marty spent the day in Marseilles and visited a famous prison. He also asks after Sylvia's health.
GLC09414.1520
11 November 1864
Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865
to Annis, Lida and Master Johnny
assks Annis to knit him a new pair of socks. describes the scenery to Lida and Johnny.
GLC08311.27
20 March 1865
to Maria
Levi left his trunk on boat of City Point. heard that Capt. Manville was relieved of duty but does not know who will succeed him. thinks hoops must be going out of style because his cousins aren't wearing them.
GLC08311.37
27 March 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia read, and wrote various letters from Pepi to her mother, and from Moe to his parents. Moe's father entrusts 10 dollars with her to send to Moe.
GLC09414.0554
10 April 1945
Sylvia describes a meeting of the draft boards she attended, and responds to various letters.
GLC09414.0566
3 May 1945
Sylvia's father left for Florida again, and she discusses the end of the war.
GLC09414.0585
4 June 1945
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia almost bought a typewriter but decided she didn't want a Remington. She did go to Mad's and played with Daniel. She also remarks that Jack and Marty are politically well-informed.
GLC09414.0616
13 June 1945
Sylvia saw Ruth K. she also notes the food shortages and high prices.
GLC09414.0625
20 June 1945
Sylvia went to a cocktail party hosted by her former supervisor.
GLC09414.0632
14 July 1945
Sylvia took the car to a mechanic. She also had dinner with Mad and Bess.
GLC09414.0648
8 August 1945
Sylvia went to Select Service Board meeting and then went out with Bess.
GLC09414.0665
8 November 1944
Moe said he is very happy about the election results. He recalls a number of memories about their early years, and some of the difficulties they experienced.
GLC09414.1248
13 November 1944
Moe writes that he received a package of salami from his mother, and shared it with the boys by making sandwiches.
GLC09414.1253
19 November 1944
Moe writes complaining about one of his jobs which consists of looking over the garbage cans in the mess hall to make sure they don't throw away any edible food. He says he saw a pretty sunrise.
GLC09414.1259
21 November 1944
Moe reports that he went to the symphony. He describes music as one of their bonds.
GLC09414.1261
7 December 1944
Moe has received some of Sylvia's letters but there are gaps. He says he went to the concert and enjoyed it.
GLC09414.1281
Moe describes the concert in detail, watching the pianist, he was reminded of the many times Sylvia played the piano.
GLC09414.1282
11 December 1944
Moe says he moved again but is still in town. He saw an Ingrid Bergman film, and is glad she got the flowers he ordered for her.
GLC09414.1285
June 19, 1944
Moe and Jack sat down and tried to teach themselves French with the grammar book they got, but Moe does not think he will ever acquire a French accent.
GLC09414.1286
12 December 1944
Moe writes that it was very cold last night. He says the fellows are still shook up over Ingrid Bergman. He also mentioned that the company was given a lecture, and that he is really glad she has a friend in Ethel.
GLC09414.1287
16 October 1944
Sylvia is on her way to Washington D.C.
GLC09414.0413
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