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31 March 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe relishes the memories they have shared throughout the years and assures Sylvia that her mention of these memories have not hurt him.
GLC09414.1043
4 April 1944
Moe is glad Sylvia was able to get away for a while. Moe mentions that he knows that the place where she stayed is pretty. He also tells her not to worry about the length of time her mail takes.
GLC09414.1046
1 May 1944
Moe went to a town called Cumberly where they explored an old abbey. On Sunday he thought about their grand Sundays together. He misses Marty as they no longer work the same shift.
GLC09414.1073
6 May 1944
Moe explains he has been busy all day washing equipment and this is the first moment he's had. He calls these few moments a refuge.
GLC09414.1078
15 May 1944
Moe tells the story of how they met back in Brooklyn. Claiming that even though thirteen years have gone by, they're still fundamentally the same people.
GLC09414.1087
29 May 1944
Moe decided to have a picnic supper with the boys. He also mentions wanting to have a real shower, and Frank Polgar.
GLC09414.1100
2 June 1944
Moe had to wait a few days to receive any mail. He says throughout all the trips he has taken, there has been one thought on his mind: if only he could share the experience with Sylvia. He also mentions Renee.
GLC09414.1104
1 July 1944
Moe reports that he got a very short hair-cut that only left a little fuzz.
GLC09414.1127
11 November 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia describes last day at the lodge with Ethel.
GLC09414.0438
13 November 1944
Sylvia is upset over leaving the lodge, she talks about what will happen when Moe finally comes home.
GLC09414.0439
20 November 1944
Sylvia talks briefly about her responsibilities at her new job, mentions Bess and Rose and asks when Moe might get another furlough.
GLC09414.0445
25 November 1944
Sylvia mentions that her supervisor has given sharp criticism of any mistakes she has made at work.
GLC09414.0448
10 December 1944
Sylvia mentions Bess, then responds to his letters.
GLC09414.0459
21 December 1944
Sylvia had lunch with Ruth and Lillian, and refers to letters she has received from Moe.
GLC09414.0470
22 December 1944
Sylvia writes that she has not received any letters from Moe lately, and mentions Adele who is on vacation.
GLC09414.0472
7 February 1945
Sylvia went to lunch with supervisor, she finds her supervisor annoying.
GLC09414.0511
10 February 1945
Sylvia received a letter from Sam B. saying he hopes he can meet Moe.
GLC09414.0513
13 February 1945
Sylvia recounts her visit with Olga.
GLC09414.0515
24 February 1945
Sylvia heard from Marge that a guy in Moe's unit got furlough.
GLC09414.0524
26 February 1945
Sylvia complains about her boss. She says that her boss thinks she is more attractive than Sylvia is.
GLC09414.0526
4 March 1945
Sylvia notes that Moe has been in the service for two years and does not want it to be a third year.
GLC09414.0533
13 March 1945
Sylvia responds to several letters of Moe's.
GLC09414.0541
15 March 1945
Sylvia learned through Mad that Sam Beekman is coming in on furlough.
GLC09414.0542
19 March 1945
Sylvia reports that Sam Beekman came home and they all listened to him tell stories.
GLC09414.0546
8 June 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lucy Knox
Written from "Elizabeth Town," Elizabeth, New Jersey. Writes to tell Mrs. Knox that he has successfully completed his business in New York and is on his way back to Philadelphia. Will write her a longer letter when he arrives in Philadelphia....
GLC02437.05497
14 August 1793
Lewis, William, fl. 1784-1800
to Henry Knox
Gives legal answers to the questions Knox asked (see GLC024373.05907).
GLC02437.05912
27 June 1785
King, Rufus, 1755-1827
King, a Continental Congressman, discusses Knox's eastern [land] claim: "I am uninformed of the merits of your eastern claim, but presume they are such as sufficiently warrant the report of the committee on your applications, and therefore am...
GLC02437.03159
22 December 1788
McClure, David, 1748-1820
Reverend McClure, a childhood friend of Knox, writes a letter of reacquaintance and reminiscence: "I sometimes call to mind those scenes of innocent amusement & play, in which we were mutually engaged when we were boys..." Praises Knox's service to...
GLC02437.04059
24 November 1791
to Thomas Longman
Discusses business arrangements, such as recovering a sum from Mr. [Richard] Harwood (Knox's brother-in-law), and making a payment to the firm of Wright & Gill (see GLC02437.05245).
GLC02437.05246
1 February 1792
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
Marked "copy." Received his last letter. Provides a comprehensive update on Knox's accounts with him, including payment of a debt to the firm of Wright & Gill, and a dividend on the Harwood estate (referring to Hannah Harwood, Knox's sister-in-law)...
GLC02437.05304
28 January 1787
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Writes a brief report on the status of Shays and his troops. Refers Knox to several letters he has enclosed, in order to get a fuller picture of the story. However, as he has very little time, writes that he must wait till the next opportunity to...
GLC02437.03426
18 July 1789
Discusses the President's appointments to the judiciary branch. Mentions the possibility of a Mr. [likely John] Lowell being nominated for the Supreme Court, and provides his opinions on that appointment.
GLC02437.04293
22 October 1789
to William Littlefield
Received Littlefield's letter with an enclosure for the President of the United States. Writes that when Rhode Island joins the union, President Washington will consider Littlefield's application, but reports that Washington cannot make any promises...
GLC02437.04393
18 November 1783
to Alexander McDougall
Discusses replacing men who have left to join General Henry Jackson's regiment.
GLC02437.02785
13 June 1788
to Benjamin Lincoln
Reports that he forwarded a letter from Lincoln to John Jacob Faesch. Discusses the Constitution, noting that no state has thus far rejected it except for Rhode Island. Writes, "Thank Heaven America has a proposition for a government which in case...
GLC02437.03892
20 June 1792
Monvel, fl. 1792
Monsieur Monvel discusses a visit to Thomaston, Maine. Reports his findings in detail, noting the geological features of the area. Mentions limestone, granite, quartz, mica, ore, and other rock formations as well as the surrounding land features.
GLC02437.05513
23 July 1792
Informs Knox of his findings concerning the lay of the land and waterways and mineral deposits, namely iron, in Maine. Notes that he will next be surveying the area of Pleasant Mountain, Maine.
GLC02437.05555
24 February 1776
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
Informs Knox that Samuel Hodgdon seeks his determination in regard to a commission for military uniforms. In a post script, asks if he may obtain clothes for his company immediately. In 1776, Hodgdon was a lieutenant in the Marines, and he later...
GLC02437.00255
4 April 1776
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Confirms receipt of an order to remove artillery from Dorchester Heights to the Roxbury Meeting House. Seeks advice to resolve a conflict with Captain John Popkins company over guard duty. Notes that the men need extra time to retrieve their...
GLC02437.00267
7 May 1776
Dana, William, 1745-1809
[Invoice for soldier payment and blanket purchases for men in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]
List pay for officers and new recruits, and the cost of blankets for fifty-three men. Docket identifies it as Captain Dana's account.
GLC02437.00285
4 July 1786
[Officers of the Society of Cincinnati, State of New York]
Lists officers and their positions.
GLC04379.01
circa 1783
[Docket referring to the division of members of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]
GLC04379.02
May 1787
[Rule of Appointment agreed on, in the General Meeting of the Society of Cincinnati]
Lists state societies with a number next to each, possibly the number of members or votes.
GLC04379.04
[Member list of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]
Lists member names, and for some, provides the county and town they are from.
GLC04379.05
GLC04379.06
Lists member names underneath the county they are from, and notes their hometown beside their name.
GLC04379.07
GLC04379.08
[Docket pertaining to the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]
Very brief mention of sending things to Suffolk and Middlesex. The note's purpose and meaning are not clear.
GLC04379.09
8 August 1788
Sewall, Daniel, 1755-1842
[Diploma delivery receipt from the Society of Cincinnati, State of Massachusetts]
Indicates that Sewall received a diploma from Constant Freeman for Lieutenant Joseph Tucker, of York, Maine. Promises to deliver it to Tucker. Sewall worked as a lawyer in York, Maine.
GLC04379.14
[Officers of the Society of Cincinnati, State of Pennsylvania]
GLC04379.17
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