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to William Cadogan

Discussing Jacobite rebellion, writes "the first of this month a letter was putt into my hands to be forwarded to mister Sheldon one of the pretenders privy counsell with treats of nothing but to conspire against King George. I would lett you know ye...

GLC01450.446.04

to Celicia Paul

Paul informs his wife that he just returned from picket and suffered through rainy weather. He was told that he might go into battle soon, and that the Rebels had moved in and reinforced Fredericksburg. He also tells her that he has been paid a...

GLC03058.12

to Hamuda Bassa re: delayed response to Lear's letter on possible war

Final draft of GLC 2794.089 in a clerk's hand with Lear's signature. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." "I had flattered myself that I should have had the honor of hearing from your Excellency, in answer to my letters of the 8th. of this...

GLC02794.090

Semi-weekly Raleigh register.

Correspondence includes news items from other locations and other newspapers. North Carolina State Convention minutes are often printed. Most articles are war-related, and often an article on coast defenses is present. Contributions to soldiers...

GLC05959.26

[Washington, D.C. Col. Benjamin F. Fisher between two officers on steps of Signal Corps headquarters, 1816 F St., NW Avenue at Madison Place NW]

A print of a phofotograph of Colonel Benjamin F. Fisher and his assistants standing outside the Signal Corps headquarters located at 1816 F St., NW Avenue at Madison Place NW Washington, D.C. The building has a small sign that reads "Office of the...

GLC05111.01.0180

[Receipt for payment of William Moor's military service]

Moor signs a receipt for forty dollars from Henry Knox via Henry Jackson. The payment was made on account of Moor's son, Lieutenant William Moor, for his military service. Countersigned by H. Alline as a witness.

GLC02437.04655

to Richard W. Hutson

Discusses his regiment's recent move to Guineas Station, Virginia. Mentions indefinite reports about the actions of General James Longstreet at Culpeper, Virginia. Refers to a possible heavy movement of troops being orchestrated by General Robert E...

GLC08165.54

to Benjamin Lincoln

Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. To Secretary of War Lincoln. Says with the confirmation of peace the artillery artificers are worried about disbanding before hearing from Congress about a payment...

GLC02437.02074

to Joseph Allyn

Nelson writes to his brother Joseph in Connecticut, roughly one month after Nat Turner's Rebellion. Discusses family and mutual acquaintances, noting he is in good health. Writes, "the insurrection of the blacks have made greate disturbance here...

GLC05655

Service record of Christian M. Epperly.

[page one] "Went to the Army on the 15 of March 1862 and Remained thare untill June [inserted: the] 14 1863 When he returned and staid untill the 25 of the same month on which he returned to the army again and remained thare untill 27 Sep. on which...

GLC02715.125

to unknown [in French]

News from La Grange, from Fanny and Camilla Wright about Nashoba, sent to an unknown doctor. Year supplied by Robert Crout. Original owner claimed this letter mentioned the "slow freeing of the blacks."

GLC02874

Ambrotype family portrait showing 11 people, including 2 soldiers

Family portrait featuring a mother, father, two daughters, four civilian sons and two soldier sons (in rear of photo). CASE: Stamped cloth on wood. Case thickness 2.1 cm.

GLC05131.02

Ambrotype of a young artillerist and his wife

Piping on the soldier's uniform jacket and hat has been painted red. The woman's brooch and the cross cannon's on the soldier's hat have been painted gold. Crude red stripes have been painted on the American flag on the left side of the photo....

GLC05131.04

Unidentified man with Fez, vignette bust portrait

Photographers imprint on verso: "Mrs. Dr. J. Hitchcock, Photographer, Canton, N.Y. Negative Preserved."

GLC05111.02.0840

William A. Custes, in uniform rank obscured, vignette bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Yours Truly Wm. A. Custes Co 'B' 46th Ind. V." Graphite inscription on verso "Sallie Horn" "S130" "Wm A Custes 46th Ind Co B." Photographers imprint on verso: "Mrs. A. A. Harvey Photographer, No. 72 Broadway, Logansport...

GLC05111.02.1244

Vivandiere woman wearing infantry hat and long dress, standing full-length portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Vivandierre 12th Regt." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Galleries. No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington, D.C. & Broadway & Tenth Street, New York."

GLC05111.02.1048

to Papa

Thirza Pearce discusses the beginning of the state draft. She reports that with the draft beginning, they are still finding volunteers. She also expects not to attend college in the next year.

GLC00066.148

to Mrs. Mary L. Simon

Letter regarding "human demobilization." Typed on personal stationery.

GLC01592.02

[Pair of abolitionist slave tokens]

One token, dated 1838, depicts a kneeling, shackled female slave, accompanied by the words: "Am I not a woman & a sister." Verso depicts a laurel wreath surrounding "Liberty 1838." Other token depicts a male figure with inscription "Am I not a man...

GLC08551

to Ronald

A letter of condolence. Written on Windsor Castle black-bordered stationery.

GLC00496.093

to Ronald

Regarding proposed memorial and funeral. Written on Osborne black-bordered stationery.

GLC00496.094

to Ronald

The letter is regarding funeral service and burial. Reminisces about deceased daughter and husband. Eulogizes Constance, recipient's mother. Written on black-bordered stationery

GLC00496.095

to Mary Audenreid

Signed on top of the first page. Sherman writes to Mary Audenreid, the widow of Sherman's aid from 1863 to 1880, Col. Joseph C. Audenreid. Sherman began an eight-year romantic relationship with her starting in 1880. He discusses remodeling his house...

GLC00651

to Harriet Weed

Greeley writes to the daughter of Thurlow Weed, a fellows journalist and founder of the Albany Evening Journal, about a meeting. He regrets that he could not visit sooner and arranges to have the meeting when he comes to Albany, New York. He mentions...

GLC00930.03

Budget list

This is a piece of scratch paper with list of things to do and budget.

GLC09414.1535

to Sylvia Weiner

Charlie writes that he has been trying to call Sylvia for the past week. He wanted to ask if there is anything he do to help, although he knows the only thing she really wants is her husband back.

GLC09414.1540

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catharine S. Gregoire dated March 10, 1807. Pertains to spending Christmas at home and moving to London for the spring. Mentions that her son Charlie has joined the Coldstream Regiment of Guards.

GLC01795.059

[Collection of the Civil War letters of John A. Parrott to his family at home] [decimalized]

Collection of the Civil War letters of John A. Parrott to his family at home. 34th Illinois.

GLC05344

Photograph of Sylvia and Moe Weiner

Taken in late 1943, or early 1944 the two are standing by the water, Moe is in uniform.

GLC09414.1650

to Mrs. McKean

A letter of sympthy for a death.

GLC04188.01

to her sister

Dated 27 March. She describes Albany. She says it is old and foggy, too old for a yankee. Though she formed a very good opinion of the people. She describes a waterfall

GLC02161.178

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes bumping into a girl from Coney Island.

GLC09120.384

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that he is using the lantern that Estelle sent him for the first time, and consoles her for the confusion that she is experiencing concerning her job.

GLC09120.388

to Estelle Spero

Diamond tries to understand why Estelle is angry with him.

GLC09120.429

to Estellle Spero

Diamond apologizes for the letter that he had sent the day before: "The letter written last evening was putrid, rotten, cruel…The blame is mine -" He tries to describe to Estelle how helpless he feels.

GLC09120.466

to Estelle Spero

Diamond thanks Estelle for the "stuff" that she had sent him.

GLC09120.472

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that, although he loves Estelle, he has "wasted the whole letter writing time to answering the damn questionaire

GLC09120.490

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes of his hopes for leave at some point in the middle of the following year. He informs Estelle of his jealousy of "Stan".

GLC09120.527

to Estelle Spero

Diamond discusses the "problem facing all of the present" being that of adjustment: "adjustment of wills, adjustment of claims, adjustment of hiking corsets and adjustment of returning soldiers." Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.539

to Estelle Spero

Diamond begs Estelle not to live alone. Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific

GLC09120.544

to Estelle Spero

Diamond apologizes for not being able to write more, explaining that it is simply impossible, but reassures Estelle that there is "no need to fret."
Written on an unknown island in the South Pacific
photocopy

GLC09120.550

to Estelle Spero

Diamond mentions that he had run into someone he had trained with in Edgewood. He recalls his first meeting with Estelle. Written en route to the Philippines

GLC09120.554

to Estelle Spero

Diamond refers to some of Estelle's letters that he has received.

GLC09120.327

to Estelle Spero

Diamond instructs Estelle to be good, happy and to keep her level head.

GLC09120.333

to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that he received a mystery letter, and asks Estelle to help him solve who the anonymous sender was.

GLC09120.269

to Estelle Spero

Diamond appeals for Estelle's understanding as he tries to quell rumors about another girl.

GLC09120.270

to Estelle Spero

Diamond writes that from her recent correspondence, he can sense that something is brewing, and asks of her to "bring it to a boil" as he cannot "take much more of these inuendos."

GLC09120.281