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23 November 1862
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
to mother
He thanks her for the package she sent. He has rheumatism in his hip, he thinks. Their lieutenant resigned on account of sickness. Written at the Stafford Courthouse.
GLC02161.067
4 May 1863
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
He says to tell mother he liked the shirts she sent. He notes that she has moved. He wants a description of the new place and hopes they can be together again.
GLC02161.080
12 December 1863
He asks her for pillows, sheets and a quilt for Christmas.
GLC02161.104
13 January 1864
to sister
Cassie wrote, apologizing for her silence. She hasn't written because her sister has been ill and this has required all her time.
GLC02161.112
1 March 1863
Bell, Grove L., 1844-1863
Borrowed a friend's pen to write with, although he has practically forgotten how to use one. Has very poor ink. Wishes he had his own pen so badly that he is thinking of sending for one in his next letter home. Afraid he would ruin the pen while down...
GLC08913.09
22 September 1944
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond comforts Estelle after not having received, or taken, a job offer. He describes a U.S.O. show that he had seen the night before. Sidney then discusses how much he misses Estelle.
GLC09120.508
16 July 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe is aware that Sylvia is feeling low in spirit but feels she will snap out of it soon. He feels bad that she had to weed the tomatoes. He says he still has the rose she sent.
GLC09414.1142
27 July 1944
Moe passed his mother's strudel around, and thanks Sylvia for taking his father to the synagogue. He hopes that Adele will make the proper financial arrangements, and feels sorry for Mildred.
GLC09414.1154
23 August 1944
Moe writes that he misses Sylvia's piano playing. He also reports that Marge wrote to tell him that Joe is slightly better. He enjoyed Sylvia's summary of a movie she saw.
GLC09414.1178
26 August 1944
Moe asks if Sylvia has sent the pictures to Mrs. Rush. He tells her to find something for her father to do, to occupy his hands, anything that will take his mind off of himself.
GLC09414.1181
27 September 1944
Moe attended a service where the chaplain said he wanted to set aside money for the Jewish Children's fund. He tells her not to worry about Jack's letter to Lil in which he tries to prepare her for the fact that he may not be home as soon as the war...
GLC09414.1212
12 October 1944
Moe notes that it is Columbus day today and a year ago they began their journey which led to their present location. He refers to the election year and says the voter himself is to blame for the present state of affairs
GLC09414.1225
22 October 1944
Moe reports that he went to see a play which he described as "not bad." One of the boys asked Moe to tell Sylvia to send a few pictures to his mother. Six photograph negatives are enclosed.
GLC09414.1231
27 October 1944
Moe is preparing for a big cleaning as inspection is coming up the next day. Around ten, that night they decided to play poker. He comments on Sylvia knitting socks, telling her she needs to practice.
GLC09414.1236
30 October 1944
Moe reminded Sylvia of Marge's anniversary and David's birthday. He says he is glad she took her vacation. He also refers to the importance of the upcoming election.
GLC09414.1239
25 October 1943
Moe apologizes for not writing earlier as he been too busy playing Gin Rummy and doing small tasks. He says he has been to a movie and a variety show so far.
GLC09414.0797
17 December 1943
Moe is having less trouble sleeping during the day because of his blackout shade. He says he will pin up Sylvia's sketch of the fireplace in his room.
GLC09414.0863
7 October 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia has been cleaning and fixing up the new home. She also complains there is no mail lately.
GLC09414.0680
8 January 1944
Moe tells Sylvia once again that she must decide for herself if she wants to join the Red Cross. He writes also that he is glad his parents liked the gifts she bought them.
GLC09414.0915
29 January 1944
Moe had his late night snack with Joe and Marty and played gin rummy.
GLC09414.0969
16 March 1944
As Moe writes he listens to Beethoven's Fifth on the radio. It reminds him of Sylvia.
GLC09414.1028
27 April 1944
Moe describes a dance he and Jack attend. He says he can't dance "with any living woman but you." He also thanks Sylvia for the ink and candy, and mentions that he has been listening to lectures.
GLC09414.1069
4 May 1944
Moe writes that "Ten Little Niggers" was a nice gory murder mystery. He got back on the bus and decided that birds must be wise because they fly south for the winter.
GLC09414.1075
7 May 1944
Moe passed inspection, so they went to town again where they saw a movie and had dinner at the usual French restaurant. He provides an elaborate description of dinner. Moe mentions he had the most delicious brandy, and when he looked at the label it...
GLC09414.1079
23 May 1944
Moe heard that Jay still doesn't know when or if he'll be needed in the Navy. He is happy to hear the Ration Board gave Sylvia 65 gallons of gas. He mentions reading an article he enjoyed about liberals and their function in society.
GLC09414.1095
2 July 1944
Moe searched for a place to take a real shower as they had not bathed in two weeks and found a kind of outdoor shower arrangement. He was so happy to be clean. Then they looked for someone to do their laundry. He enjoyed Sylvia's description of the...
GLC09414.1128
23 December 1944
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia talks about Marge and Joe, and mentions Adele. Her father called and says he and her mother plan to come home for Christmas and then return to Florida.
GLC09414.0473
9 January 1945
Sylvia writes that they saw her dad off to Florida, notes that her mother is experiencing menopausal depression. Sylvia tells Moe not to worry about her.
GLC09414.0488
30 January 1945
Sylvia mentions David, her mother and her father. She writes that father called, asking to come home but that she talked him out of it.
GLC09414.0503
9 December 1862
Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?
to Louise Walbridge
Interesting story of a lady and child who left a package addressed to General Dix near a picket line. Upon receiving the package, Dix boarded a steamer bound for Fortress Monroe.
GLC04663.11
1863/3/5
Smith, David V.M., 1823-1863
to Elizabeth Smith
His wife has rented out part of the Barn. He is very ill.
GLC04189.31
09 October 1861
Colcock, William Ferguson, 1804-1889
to Charles J. Hutson
He takes comfort in writing to someone who is mourning as he is. Laments the loss of his daughter Emmeline, and extols her virtuous nature. Gives information about his six other children. States he has been to McPhersonville and found out that...
GLC08165.42
19 January 1864
Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865
to Nancy E. Jones
They fought at Dandridge and then crossed the French Broad River. After struggling to cross a partially frozen stream, they were ordered to cross back again. He advises her on how to manage their farm.
GLC02739.096
9 March 1864
to Nancy E. Jones [incomplete]
God has carried him through the war thus far. She is going back home. He contemplates the effects of war: "In peace: children bury their parents; in war: parents bury their children."
GLC02739.102
30 March 1864
He is sorry to hear that things at home are so difficult for her. He is pleased that she received his diary, as "for future use and practice…it is more precious than gold."
GLC02739.105
19 September 1862
They expect an attack on Louisville but he believes "if the rebbels undertakes it they wil git bad whipped." He has "no doubt but that the [war] wil be over by spring." He instructs his wife to teach their daughter as much as possible; "it is worth...
GLC02739.014
1862/03/22
Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877
to: sister.
Details the regiment's positioning to Harper's Ferry in order to act as a reserve force for the attack on Winchester, along with a request for stamps. Theodore sends congratulations on the birth of his sister's son.
GLC07164.21
14 April 1940
Pittman, Portia Marshall Washington, 1883-1978
to Alice J. Cutright Kaine
Washington writes to Kaine, a friend of her father's, about the ceremony issuing a commemorative stamp of her father, Booker T. Washington. Discusses the family members in attendance, and mentions that she "received the first sheet of stamps from...
GLC05508.255.01
21 July 1940
Washington writes to Kaine to forward a first day issue stamp promised in an earlier letter (see GLC05508.255.01). Her brother, Booker T. Washington, Jr., has been in the hospital and is about to be released. He is still weak and jobless, however...
GLC05508.255.02
1861
Ellsworth, E. E. (Elmer Ephraim), 1837-1861
Song on the death of Col. Ellsworth, the gallant Zouave
Published by J. Magee at 316 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed on lined paper. Image of Ellsworth falling backward as he was shot at the top of the page. He is grasping the Confederate flag while another soldier returns fire with a rifle over...
GLC03617.07
1863
Paxson, Chas., fl. 1863-1864
"Rebecca: A Slave Girl from New Orleans."
With printed identification on recto; imprint and copyright on verso. Vignette bust portrait of a young girl. White mount
GLC06391.39
1861/10/10
Morris, Charles F., fl. 1861-1862
to: Susannah L. Morris
Charles is enjoying himself, stating "I hafe [have] a grate [great] [deal] of fune [fun] hear [here] and I hop [hope] you hafe [have] as much at home." He hopes that Susannah is still good friends with William and that George and Mage "will not fall...
GLC06451.005
1862/10/31
Morris, George, fl. 1862
to: Wilmor W. Morris.
George reports that their father is getting better and promises to write Joseph very soon. He sends word to Joseph that "his purty girl Miss E. Talor had a litt[l]e one by old Hicky."
GLC06451.015
18-19 March 1863
Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894
to B. H. Smith
Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio regiment writes to Smith to forward a complaint letter from a woman named Laura Ruffner, who asked for interference in the matter of coal property. This letter is written on a portion of a page of Ruffner's...
GLC02414.053
12 August 1863
Reynolds, J. L. (James Lawrence), 1814-1877
Confederate Baptist. [Vol. 1, no. 41 (August 12, 1863)]
A "Letter from Gen. Johnston's Army" in Mississippi details the army's movements and the personal religious experiences of the writer. Reactions to the "Union of Columbia, Bethel, and Salem Associations" from the last issue. An article titled...
GLC05959.39.33
2 February 1863
Hale, E.J., 1802-1880
Fayetteville observer. [Vol. 43, no. 2383 (February 2, 1863)]
Good News From Charleston, 2 Blockaders Sunk, Brute Butler, Proclamation by Governor Vance of North Carolina.
GLC05959.34.10
24 May 1862
Hanleiter & Adair (publishers), fl. 1861-1865
Southern Confederacy. [Vol. 2, no. 84, (May 24, 1862)]
Includes descriptions of General Price and His Missouri Troops at the Battle of Corinth, and General Butlers Famous Proclamation Against the Ladies of New Orleans. Includes miscellaneous advertisements for goods and services, including a wanted ad...
GLC05959.09.019
27 February 1945
Moe says he came home to find his name on the roster for all night detail. He says he is glad the cold weather has not prevented his father from getting around, and notes that the mail is slow lately. He thinks Spring must be on the way because he...
GLC09414.1338
13 March 1945
Moe reports that he saw a terrible movie with Jack called "Brazil." He also found out the reason for the slow mail lately, a mail ship had had delays, and mishaps.
GLC09414.1351
27 April 1945
Moe went to Madame Sognils for a French-English lesson with her daughter. The next day after reading some of Sylvia's letters, he played ping pong with Abe.
GLC09414.1389
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