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1850/01/28
Neafie, Augustus, fl. 1859-1860
to: his sister.
His life experiences as a miner, and a businessman, and his hardships due to flooding. He expresses his hopes to receive family news.
GLC07164.02
1850/03/27
to: Carrie (p 1-2) and Brother (p3).
His experiences and lifestyle in California, and how he cannot wait to go back to mining, once the winter is over. He lists inflation as a key issue, with costs riding so high that earning $32 per day is not enough to live comfortably.
GLC07164.03
1850/04/11
to: father
Explicit details of his life are passed along to his father. He discusses the dreariness of the rainy season (a time in which one cannot go mining) and the sale of a boat owned by Alfred.
GLC07164.04
1850/05/21
to: sister.
Relays his fears that, due to lack of received letters, his father has forgotten him. Alfred describes his life and requests that no letters be written to him.
GLC07164.05
1850/06/17
to: brother James.
Describes his life to James, relaying his fears of attacks by Indians. Requests news of life back east.
GLC07164.06
1853/12/23
Neafie, Alfred, fl. 1853
to: Cousin Carrie.
Life in Grass Valley, includes a request for information about the family back East. Included in the letter was a folded sheet of paper which included several fragments of panned gold.
GLC07164.07
1861/07/14
Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877
Describes how he was sworn into the army, along with his travels to the camp and the rations served. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.
GLC07164.08
1861/09/20
Discusses the reasons why the regiment is no longer in Washington, along with the details of a skirmish with rebels. Requests that he receive mail from home.
GLC07164.13
1861/12/20
Explains his jealously which stems from fact that sister writes frequently to Theodore's Captain, but not to Theodore. Sends news about the regiment's move back to Washington, along with a request for money, which accompanied a description of the...
GLC07164.15
1861/12/25
Soutchiens, David, fl. 1861
to: Newton Millspaugh.
Sends thanks for the food sent to him, along with a description of camp life and a request for news from home. Lists names of friends from home (Alick, Sid Rose, Tom Young and Jim Smith), all of whom are acquaintances of Newton.
GLC07164.16
[n.d.]
to: Egbert Millspaugh.
Return of the five dollars Mr. Millspaugh kindly lent Theodore, with thanks for such a loan.
GLC07164.14
1861/12/29
Describes his daily life in camp, made easier especially now due to having been paid, along with news of general regimental dislike of General Burns.
GLC07164.17
1862/01/11
Describes the conditions of the state of Maryland, along with the news of the reception of a stove for the tent in which he resides, and the life in camp with a new regimental Major.
GLC07164.18
1862/03/09
News of a possible attack on Winchester, along with details of life while on the march, and a request for stamps.
GLC07164.19
1862/03/20
News of camp life, especially the poor rations and his inability to receive pay in the form of bills, and the life of a soldier in a regiment led by Generals who proceed without orders.
GLC07164.20
1862/03/22
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
1862/04/19
Description of the regiments sickness of war, along with a detailing of the reorganization of the regimental officers. Sends news that the regiment has finally become recognized and commissioned, and details more skirmishes with the rebels. Written...
GLC07164.22
1862/05/01
Sends news that he finally got paid, although he is still due two months back pay, in addition of the need for stamps and news from back home. Promises to send a book on the life of Baker. Written at Camp Winfield Scott.
GLC07164.23
1862/05/12
Details the regiments role as it acts as a flanking army to that of McClellan, while sending news of the destruction of the Merrimac. He states that newspapers are scarce, and that the Union Army is close to claiming Richmond.
GLC07164.24
1862/06/05
Describes skirmishes with rebels, along with life on guard duty. He sends news of a battle in which his regiment saved the day.
GLC07164.25
1862/06/12
Having recently been paid by the commanding officer, Theodore forwards money home for the purchase of a new suit. He notes that the regiment has experienced more deaths while on guard duty than when in battle.
GLC07164.26
1 April 1865
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
["Deposition of Edwin M. Stanton"].
Stamped as pages 86-92. Signed by Stanton ("Edwin M Stanton") on the seventh page (p. 92). Also signed vertically on the left margin of each of the seven pages by Commissioner A.B. Olin, whose autograph endorsement signed appears below Stanton's...
GLC00720.01
[Printed War Department Order issued by Edwin M. Stanton].
Stamped as page 93. Signed by Stanton vertically along the left-hand margin. (Not signed by Olin.) Labeled "Exhibit 'A'" (possibly in Stanton's hand). A printed copy of Stanton's 8 August 1862 "Order authorizing arrest of persons who discourage...
GLC00720.02
[Printed War Department Order No. 94 issued by Edwin M. Stanton].
Stamped as page 96. Signed by Stanton vertically along the right-hand margin; also with an autograph endorsement signed by E[dward]. D. Townsend certifying that the foregoing order is a true copy of the original. (Not signed by Olin.) Labeled...
GLC00720.03
[Partially-printed attestation of Edward D. Townsend's credentials]
Stamped as page 98. Labeled "Exhibit C," in support of Secretary of War Stanton's deposition (GLC00720.01).
GLC00720.04
15 March 1865
State of New York
[Order to issue a commission to A.B. Olin; defendant's interrogatories; plaintiff's cross-interrogatories]
Stamped as pages 102-108. Pages 102-103 comprise the New York State Supreme Court order to issue a commission to A.B. Olin to examine Edwin M. Stanton. Noted, and signed, as "A copy" by John Wood, clerk, on page 103. A 18 March 1865 note written...
GLC00720.06
6 April 1979
Hayakawa, Samuel I., 1906-1992
to Earl G. Hunt
Asked for his favorite quotation for counselling college youth, Hayakawa provides Matthew 12: 36-37: "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt...
GLC05508.124.01
[Photograph of Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa]
Photograph accompanied letter (GLC05508.124.01).
GLC05508.124.02
GLC05508.124.03
24 October 1962
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963
to John S. Barriault and Elsie M. Barriault
A letter of condolence for the death of the Barriault's son, Dr. Roland J. Barriault. Accompanied by a printed document certificate (GLC05508.155.02). Written on the day Kennedy ordered the naval blockade of Cuba.
GLC05508.155.01
Wood, John, fl. 1865
[Partially-printed appointment of A.B. Olin as commissioner to examine Edwin M. Stanton as a witness for the defense in Benjamin v. Murray and Perkins.]
Stamped as pages 99-101, with paper seal on first page (p.99). Signed by John Wood as clerk of the New York Supreme Court. With clerical signatures of New York Supreme Court Justice John A. Lott and Murray's attorneys Vail & Sedgwick as witnesses...
GLC00720.05
1830/05/07
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
to William Rochester
States that he would prefer if the new Bank in Buffalo be built out of stone, instead of stucco. Says that he is willing to pay the additional expense for the stone. A private letter, written from the Bank of the United States.
GLC03139.01
1830/08/05
Says that he and William Strickland agree that stone columns would be preferable to wood for the new branch of the Bank being built in Buffalo. Also advises using fluted columns, and promises to have Strickland send a sketch of the proposed cornice...
GLC03139.02
19 December 1765
Watson, Brook, 1735-1807
to Joshua Mauger
Discusses business matters. Reports at length on his talk with Lord Halifax about the Stamp Act and the situation in America. Provides a view into the British debate over handling the discord in the American colonies in such a way that will both...
GLC03902.004
21 October 1776
Watson, a merchant and British soldier, informs Mauger that he will remain in Canada until 10 November 1776. Mentions Captains Douglas and Abbott. Reports that in October, "the Two Little Inland Fleets first met each other about 10 o Clock in the...
GLC03902.019
14 March 1783
Indicates that there is still no mail from England. Reports (falsely) that the Congress has dissolved and the American people desire to reunite with England but, without word from England, his commander can do nothing to take advantage of this...
GLC03902.030
17 June 1783
Discusses the loyalist migration to Canada after the end of the American Revolution. Reports that "the unhappy and Sacrificed Loyalists Continue to Embark for Nova Scotia in great Numbers indeed they have no other place of refuge." Claims that the...
GLC03902.032
12 July 1783
Indicates that he has heard Mauger decided to sell his lands in Nova Scotia and commends the decision. He estimates that 20,000 loyalists will immigrate there in the wake of the American Revolution. Expresses his desire to return to England and his...
GLC03902.033
19 August 1765
Hinshelwood, Archibald, fl. 1765
A first-person account of the escalating conflict over the Stamp Act from a pro-British perspective. Hinshelwood thanks Mauger for helping him get an appointment for the "disposal of the stamps" in Nova Scotia. Discusses his position as secretary in...
GLC03902.061
28 October 1775
Butler, John, 1749-1791
Written by Butler as Mauger's agent in Nova Scotia to Mauger as a British Member of Parliament who was formerly Nova Scotia's agent in London. Mauger was considered the unofficial spokesman of the colony in Parliament. This document contains three...
GLC03902.064
1 January 1776
Butler, a Loyalist and Mauger's agent, transmits a letter written to Mauger 29 December 1775, marked as a duplicate. In the 1775 letter, Butler states "Canada in the hands of the Rebells, & I fear the Army will be burnt out of Boston if so they must...
GLC03902.065
30 November 1878
Barnum, P.T. (Phineas Taylor), 1810-1891
to Dr. Davenport
A short, odd, breezy letter, Barnum promises a humorous lecture, possibly to a religious group. He also remarks on the virtues of being "practically useful to our fellow man," indicating that he would trade some of his faith for a stack of good works...
GLC05508.030.01
[Photograph of P.T. Barnum]
A photograph of Barnum is included, possibly for promotion of the upcoming lecture referred to in the accompanying letter (GLC05508.030.01).
GLC05508.030.02
1981
Bernstein, Leonard, 1918-1990
A Simple Song
Sheet music for "A Simple Song" from "Mass." Accompanied by signed card with "Sing God a simple song" written on it, with score (GLC05508.035.02).
GLC05508.035.02
11 August 1975
Mata, Maureen, fl. 1975
to Mr. Luetge
Maureen Mata, at Pat Boone's office, writes a cover letter for items sent to Luetge: "As requested, we enclose the three pages taken from Pat Boone's book A NEW SONG autographed."
GLC05508.043.01
Boone, Pat, 1934-
[To Shirley...]
Excerpt from Boone's autobiography, 'A New Song': "To Shirley [his wife], Clint Davidson was a living example of the Christian life she was looking for. Little did either of us know than that we were about to experience the reality of the presence...
GLC05508.043.02
[In the next few pages...]
Excerpt from Boone's autobiography, 'A New Song.' Boone writes that he will recount "events leading up to this [event not written, possibly related to religion], and then share with you the exciting experiences that have been ours since then." He...
GLC05508.043.03
[Photograph of Pat Boone]
An autographed photo of Pat Boone "Leo-/ many thanks/ God bless you." Included with excerpts from his book and cover letter (GLC05508.043.01-.03).
GLC05508.043.04
18 December 1894
Booth, William B., 1829-1912
to James W. Eldridge
Booth writes to Eldridge to thank him for his contribution to the Salvation Army.
GLC05508.046.01
12 September 1907
[The object of my life is...]
Booth sends a sentiment that states that the object of his life his to do the most for the Lord. This item appears to be a page from an autograph book. Note the quotations on the verso by Adelina Patti Ledstow (1907) and Luisa Tetrazzini (1909/09...
GLC05508.046.02
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