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6 March 1855
to Brother
First page written over. He refers to a bell that's cracked and wonders how it might have gotten cracked. He believes it can be recast.
GLC03347.35
22 April 1855
Booth, H., fl. 1855-1856
to Thomas
Their income has been severely cut. They cannot possibly live where they are now with the rent and board. They would prefer a smaller house. He tells him he wants him to have his father's watch.
GLC03347.36
28 March 1855
Booth, Mary, fl. 1855
2 letters from two different authors. Their father is sick with pneumonia. She also says the father conversed with a Bishop Lee recently on the subject of religion.
GLC03347.37
29 March 1855
Booth, Elizabeth, fl. 1855
to Beloved Brother (Thomas)
She writes that father has breathed his last breath. Their father had many anxieties for his family. She thinks is important for Thomas to get away from work and spend time with them for a few weeks,
GLC03347.38
21 February 1866
Harding, James, fl. 1866
to Colonel (Thomas Booth)
He is trying to sell Pensacola to him as a place to build capital. He advertises Pensacola as an up and coming city, a growing city, a place where businesses can be established.
GLC03347.39
10 April 1866
He wants him to come to Pensacola and join him in the lumber business. He thinks Lee was a better general than Grant.
GLC03347.40
9 January 1867
Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908
to F. Wright
Booth's wife told him that Wright offered him a new position which would require him to be in Pittsburgh by February 1st.
GLC03347.41
15 March 1868
to George R. Booth
He promises to bring him and his mother to Franklin as soon as the railroad is in better order.
GLC03347.42
19 February 1881
to J.S. Morrison
2 telegrams. Morrison asks if he will accept position. Booth says he accepts the position and will be in Richmond Tuesday or Wednesday.
GLC03347.43
6 April 1881
Morrison, J.S., fl. 1881
to Thomas R. Booth (My dear husband)
Missing pages. They have been having atrocious weather but expect Spring to come soon.. Mostly illegible.
GLC03347.44
15 October 1881
King, T.M., fl. 1881
to Thomas R. Booth
King asks if he would be interested in an engineering job.
GLC03347.45
21 October 1881
to T.M. King
Booth says he would be happy to acept the job as soon as he is done with his current position
GLC03347.46
31 October 1881
to S. Spencer
Booth provides him with a list of references who can reccomend him as an engineer.
GLC03347.47
1881
Spencer, S. [R.], fl. 1861
"Arrangements proposed will be satisfactory."
GLC03347.48
December 1881
Atkinson, W.R., fl. 1881
Atkinson lets him know that Mr. F. has resigned his position.
GLC03347.49
20 May 1908
to Comissioner of Pensions
Booth asks him to send the application for a pension.
GLC03347.50
1 June 1908
Booth has enclosed his claim for pension.
GLC03347.51
14 July 1908
to Acting Commisioner (J.L Davenport)
Booth refers to a mistake in the paperwork says he was a medical cadet in the army. This was not the case, however.
GLC03347.52
20 July 1908
to J.L. Davenport
Booth does his best to answer to answer the questions regarding the position he held as clerk in the adjutant's office.
GLC03347.54
Handwritten version of GLC02247.56. Booth does his best to answer to answer the questions regarding the position he held as clerk in the adjutant's office.
GLC03347.55
9 December 1914
Wolle, Fred J., fl. 1914
Wolle tells Booth that he has often been in his thoughts. It must have been a greta comfort to that Booth could be with his mother. Unfortunatly, health and distance kept him apart.
GLC03347.57
1828
R., fl. 1828
to Mr. Clement
On the recent death of Chief Justice Booth. He provides a tribute.
GLC03347.58
October 1852
E.V.L.B., fl. 1852
Palmyra, Missouri
Nature scene. Copied from an engraving by E.V.L.B
GLC03347.59
1861-1877
Obituary for Margaret J. Rodney Booth
Booth's widow. A partial manuscript copy is included.
GLC03347.60
30 January 1856
The cold weather has made his hands terribly chapped and it is difficult for him to write. He gives the news of family and friends like Julia, Brandy, Maria and Liz.
GLC03347.61
12 August 1859
The author passed along his proposal to Dr. Spottswood. When he has something definite to tell him about the the sale of his house Booth will be informed. His sisters found out a nurse they know has scarlet fever.
GLC03347.62
28 November 1859
The house cannot be sold at this time. It would be better to rent it. The author gives news of family and friends including upcoming weddings.
GLC03347.63
20 May 1862
Marshall, R.M., fl. 1862
When they last talked he was stationed in Brazil . After three years he took passage with a vessel to Singapore and then went on to Bombay. He finally got a raise and a promotion. He briefly describes India.
GLC03347.64
11 August 1857
Fairfax, E.V., fl. 1857
He is referring to taking the estimate for something. He mentions the different sections associated with the project.
GLC03347.74
6 March 1865
Ordnance Office, Property Returns Division
His property return has been examined and referred to the second auditor for settlement.
GLC02198.11
28 February 1865 - 30 April 1865
Muster Roll
Capt. Perkins' company. Extremely fragile.
GLC02198.28
12 September 1889
Vansickle, A.R., fl. 1889
Programme of the Fifth Annual Reunion of the Twenty-Seventh Indiana Regimental Reunion Association
Includes music, prayer and a dinner.
GLC02198.55
to Mr. Booth
The author thanks him for his letter, and he accepts Booth's apology "for the little adjective you have seen proper to affix to my name." He comments on Mr. Mass's despondency because a lady's flirtations with another man.
GLC03347.31
9 September 1857
Williams, Seth, 1822-1866
to Thomas Booth
This is to inform Booth that his resignation as a cadet has been accepted.
GLC03347.32
21 June 1857
Official Acceptance of Resignation
Mentions that he was proficient in French, English, Drawing, Artillery and Infantry tactics.
GLC03347.33
17 July 1854
Bayley, William, fl. 1854
He saw Mr. Ford and spoke to him about Booth. Should the opportunity arise he would be able to offer his assistance.
GLC03347.34
31 March 1865
Williston, Leander A., 1830-?
Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores
Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.
GLC02198.31
12 May 1863
to Mrs. Eunice Wright
GLC02751.45
12 October 1863
[$100,000 receipt to Thomas W. Brent]
Notice of receipt for Confederate Naval Officer Thomas W. Brent for "the sum of one hundred thousand dollars on account of Navy department." Signed by the assistant pay master of Navy.
GLC03079.02
21 February 1864
Munsell, Otis D., fl. 1860-1890
to Mary E. Munsell
One letter from Otis D. Munsell to Mary E. Day Munsell dated February 21, 1864.
GLC03523.17.10
11 November 1861
Scurry, John G., fl. 1861-1871
to Sarah
One letter addressed to Sarah from John G. Scurry dated Centreville, November 11, 1861. About building breastworks. Written in Centreville
GLC03957.02
11 April 1864
Morrison, James A., fl. 1862-1864
to Florence Morrison
One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated April 11, 1864. Written at Fort McHenry.
GLC03523.41.093
3 April 1864
One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated April 3, 1864.
GLC03523.41.094
5 April 1864
One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated April 5, 1864.
GLC03523.41.095
10 April 1864
to his parents
One letter from James Morrison to his parents dated April 10, 1864.
GLC03523.41.096
13 April 1864
One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated April 13, 1864. Written at Fort McHenry.
GLC03523.41.097
22 April 1864
One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated April 22, 1864.
GLC03523.41.098
24 April 1864
One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated April 24, 1864. Written at Fort McHenry
GLC03523.41.099
28 April 1864
One letter from James A. Morrison to Florence Morrison dated April 28, 1864. Written at Fort McHenry
GLC03523.41.100
13 May 1864
James Morrison to his brothers
One letter from James Morrison to his brothers dated May 13, 1864. Written at Fort McHenry
GLC03523.41.102
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