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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia comments on Moe having new orders by the end of the month, and that she is prepared for anything. It was lovely weather and she worked in the garden and played charades after supper. Then played some Bing Crosby records.

GLC09414.0093

to Mary Kelly

Moore reports that the Mountain Meadows Massacre in 1857, where one hundred and seventeen men, women, and children were killed, was "done to avenge the death of Parley P. Pratt." Tells how the Mormons have appropriated the property of those killed...

GLC04194.15

to unknown recipient re: requests that his book be sent to Charles Francis Adams

Wilson's book is titled "History of the Rise and fall of Slave Power".

GLC07431

[Return of the 4th Massachusetts Regiment]

Lists men by month in which their term of service expires.

GLC02437.02620

Return of the expiration of inlistments of the Non Commissioned. Officers & Privates - 3rd Regiment, Massachusetts

Lists men by month in which their term of service expires.

GLC02437.02623

to My Dear Friend

a description of the history of the Presbytory of Londonderry Written at Fishkill Landing.

GLC04188.13

to his family

Describes his trip to Baltimore, Maryland and how pleasant it was to see pretty shop windows and the faces of women. Writes again of seeing his cousin Ellen and his discomfort with being there and not being offered time or room to clean up. Provides...

GLC03603.240

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One typed letter from Ann Cohen to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 1, 1974. Pertains to his stance on women's rights and abortion. Mentions an amendment that would prohibit the use of family planning assistance funds for funding abortion...

GLC09613.02.3772

[Silesia]

A brief history of Silesia and the conflict and the voting results. Includes diagram.

GLC02766.057

Southern literary messenger. [Vol. 37, No. 2] February 1863

History of the war.
French Appetite
A Sketch by "Skill"
How I Won Her
A Tale

GLC05959.75.03

[Provision return for army rations issued]

Provision return for rations issued to three men from Colonel Antill's regiment. Lieutenant Wright's company in the ordinance department. Return also includes 2 women. The 5 people were issued 26 rations from 17-20 July. Signed by both Lieutenant...

GLC02437.02299

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill wishes his mother to know that he is alive and that he arrived at the hospital at David's Island from Wilmington, where he spent a month in the hospital there. Previously, he was a prisoner in Florence, S.C., where he suffered frostbite...

GLC03859.26

[Provision return for army rations issued]

Signed by Lieutenant Wright and Captain Lillie as an aide-de-camp to General Henry Knox. Provision return for four men in Lieutenant Wright's company employed by the ordinance department from 1-10 September. The return also includes rations issued to...

GLC02437.02453

to sister Ella

Writes that the young women of Staunton are pretty, but hate Yankees. Mentions that the major's sister was treated unkindly by Southern women at Church. Reports that he met Major General Curtis (the hero of Ft. Fisher) and was told that there was...

GLC02016.088

to Sarah Ogden

Arrived home on Saturday the 17th, says his family was surprised by and thankful for the kindness and care given by the women of the Broad and Cherry Hospital. Reports on his family's health, and tells Ogden he will not give her any instructions...

GLC06559.009

General Orders No. 72

All deserters will be reported once a month to Col. James B. Fry.

GLC02198.02

to Henry Knox

Requests a copy of Hume's "History of England."

GLC02437.00093

to A. C. Barstow

Secretary of the Interior Schurz writes to the Chairman of the Board of Indian Commissioners about the Meeker Massacre at the White River Ute Reservation in Colorado. Mentions that Special Agent General Charles Adams secured the return of women and...

GLC06009

[Form certifying Cordelia Williams' dependence status]

This paper certifies that Cordelia Williams was financially dependent on Eugene Williams. It states that she needs $130-135 dollars per month, and that she does not make more than $50 per month. It is signed Eugene W. Williams, 2d Lt, Air Corps.

GLC09587.146

to Philip B. Jones

One letter addressed to Philip B. Jones from William W. Jones dated December 31, 1862. Pertains to paying $1,400 to enslave a man named Joe. Also states his concern that cost for enslaved people are rising. Mentions possibly selling two enslaved...

GLC01449.01

Teenager Hub Club

One newsletter entitled, "Teenager Hub Club," dated 1946. Contains a monthly schedule of events organized for teenagers.

GLC10079.03.06.01

Reminiscences 1861-1865: Lawson Harrill, Captain Company I, 56th Regiment N.C.

Dornbusch 834. Rare North Carolina regimental history with action in WV, NC and Va.

GLC00267.299

View from crowd of Roosevelt at head of receiving line upon presentation of Remington statue.

Group of women visible at back of crowd nearest the camera.

GLC07002.68

Weekly standard. [Vol. 28, no. 51, whole no. 1450 (December 17, 1862)]

The Battle at Fredericksburg, Battle of Kinston. An editorial proposes raising state troops. A report of the arrest of Rev. R.J. Graves provokes discussion of the injustice of civil arrest, unlawful seizing of property, and corrupt powers vested in...

GLC05959.22.02

[Andrew Johnson bestows an award on two members of the Blackfoot tribe]

Countersigned by James Harlan as Secretary of Interior. Serving as President of the Unied States, Johnson awards Nootay-u-hah (or Short Gun) and his brother (both of the Blackfoot tribe) money and a silver medal for exchanging their horses for two...

GLC01993.01

to Thomas Parker re: Washington's land in the Northwest Territory

Written one month before his death.

GLC07531

to Elizabeth Smith

He believes the unit may be ordered back to Ellicotts Mills to guard the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Most of the men in the regiment have nine month enlistments that will be ending soon. Nine month men are called "Lincoln's pets."

GLC04189.44

to Estelle Spero

Diamond asks Estelle to send him a book once a month to entertain him.

GLC09120.351

The Little Black Book of 1976

One pamphlet entitled, "The Little Black Book of 1976," dated 1976. Articles highlight the history of the National Urban League, historical landmarks, monthly calendars related to activists and historical figures in African American history...

GLC09640.175

[Provision return]

Provision return for three men employed in the Ordinance Department at one and one half rations per day. Also includes rations for two women for two rations per day. The return is signed by Lieutenant J. Wright and Samuel Shaw, aide-de-camp to...

GLC02437.02343

Budget sheet or scratch paper used for accounting

Shows total expenditures per month including clothing, rations, and servants.

GLC02744.366

Collection relating to Grant's presidency & family with 3 S.B. Anthony items [decimalized .001-.119, .097a, .119a,b,c]

This collection, put together by some early twentieth century collectors concentrates on Grant's presidency, funeral and the commemoration of the centenary of his birth in 1922. #1-31 include Grant family correspondence (mostly about USG's death and...

GLC04360

to William Knox

Thanks Knox, in Amsterdam, for letters Knox transported from America (the letters were written by Smith's friends). Mentions his plans regarding travel in Europe and his return to America. Hopes that he will be able to travel with William....

GLC02437.10013

New York semi-weekly tribune. [Vol. 21, no. 1,929 (November 20, 1863)]

Provides a complete printing of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (page eight), preceded by a full printing of Edward Everett's address, also delivered 19 November 1863 in dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery, located in Pennsylvania....

GLC03121

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 291 (February 22, 1864)]

Disclosures for history, the fall of New Orleans, Rumored advance by Sherman against Mobile.

GLC05959.72.055

to Lucy Knox

Indicates that this letter will be delivered by Mrs. Jonathan Pollard, who will bring other supplies with her. Apologizes for taking a harsh tone with Lucy in letters written earlier in the month. Expresses his desire for frequent communication...

GLC02437.00384

to mother

He wishes his mother would not feel guilty about using the money he sends home, and instructs her to hire a servant if she intends to take in boarders. Thomas [Colson, see # 80.] has had financial troubles. Walbridge offered him a job at $30 a...

GLC04662.079

to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister

Discusses a dream in which he had gone home and realized that he had no furlough papers. Writes that his bottle of Radways Relief (most likely a stomach medicine) has broken and asks that he be sent one whenever possible. Wheeler mentions that the...

GLC07460.044

to Maria Damuth

Writes to his sister. The morning paper has brought news of "a peace movement…you cant think how the word peace sounds to us we at once begin to build castles in the air." Writes that Jefferson Davis probably "sees no hopes of ever getting his...

GLC03523.14.80

to Dearest

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated September 27, 1943. Mentions women's underwear, swimming and their loneliness. Asks if she would like anything from Sicily.

GLC09662.474

to Henry Carter.

Informs Carter that Hilldring is in Europe and will not return until early next month.

GLC06196.033

Williamsburgh Daily Gazette [Vol. 18, no. 291, whole no. 1676 (April 27, 1853)]

Includes the conclusion of a preview of a work soon to be published called "The Narrative of Solomon Northrop, a Citizen of New York, Kidnapped and Sold into Slavery in Washington City, in 1844, and Rescued in 1853 from a cotton plantation, near the...

GLC06069.02

The McGarrows

One newspaper clipping entitled, "The McGarrows." Petains to military history.

GLC10001.154.02