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12 November 1861
Putnam, Haldimand 1835-1863
[Certificate of enlistment in the New Hampshire 7th regiment of volunteers]
Certificate of enlistment in the New Hampshire 7th regiment of volunteers
GLC03974.01
14 December 1861-31 December 1861
Worcester, John H., 1839-1863
[Military accounts for pay and subsistence]
Payment for Lieutenant John H. Worchester. Pay dates range from December 14, 1861, and December 31, 1861. Total amount paid was $63.06. Includes payment per month as well as number of days served, number of rations per day, total number of rations...
GLC03974.02
16 January 1861
John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester
Describes life straight after signing up, including the journey to New York, being given initial supplies, such as a blanket and rations, and disappointment in camp that they would not be striking out for the Potomac at once.
GLC03974.03
23 January 1862
Gives details of life in camp, including information about disease and food. Mentions that he met some enemy prisoners.
GLC03974.04
3 February 1862
John H. Worcester to Augustas
Discusses life in camp, pay and promotions, and his growing dislike of a fellow soldier.
GLC03974.05
22 April 1862
John H. Worcester to Martha Worcester
Mentions his recovery from dysentery. Written at Fort Jefferson.
GLC03974.06
20 June 1862
Encloses some money for his sister.
GLC03974.07
10 August 1862
Mentions the fine weather and proposed future movements.
GLC03974.08
20 November 1862
[Note on rations and expenses on board a ship]
GLC03974.09
21 February 1863
[John H. Worcester describing the situation in Florida]
The letter talks about patriotism, how much the Confederates know about why they are fighting, and tense discussions over the potential execution of a general.
GLC03974.10
26 April 1863
Worcester, Charles H., fl. 1863-1917
Charles H. Worcester to his father
Discusses life in a new camp and a recent expedition to Charleston. Also talks about their family.
GLC03974.11
1 May 1863
[Lieutenant Worcester's account]
Lists items such as butter, money, matches and clothing.
GLC03974.12
12 May 1863
Gives details of their latest move, complains about mosquitos and mentions that Charles, their brother, is ill. Written at Fort Clinch.
GLC03974.13
27 May 1863
John H. Worcester to his father
Mentions money and the fact that he and his brother Charles might get to come home soon. Written at Fort Clinch.
GLC03974.14
4 June 1863
Ames, Nathan M., fl. 1863
Nathan M. Ames to John H. Worcester
Discusses prisoners of war.
GLC03974.15
13 June 1863
John H. Worcester to Carolina Worcester
Talks about newly enlisted men and leaves of absence.
GLC03974.16
1 July 1863
GLC03974.17
4 July 1863
Sends his love home and gives an update on the health of their brother Charles.
GLC03974.18
7 July 1863
Mentions rations, military duties and his brother's health.
GLC03974.19
Appears to be a continuation of his previous letter, GLC03974.19. Writes about his hopes for the future.
GLC03974.20
26 July 1863
[Letter from E. Riddell to Mr Worcester informing him of the death of his son]
Describes how John. H. Worcester was injured in battle, captured, but then died of his wounds.
GLC03974.21
[Letter to Mr Worcester giving further details of his son's death]
GLC03974.22
2 August 1863
[Note to John N. Worcester and family explaining plans for a tribute to his recently deceased son]
GLC03974.23
7 August 1863
[Certificate of transported goods, sent to John N. Worcester]
GLC03974.24
8 September 1944
Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
to Jacob Stone
Addressed to "All." He apologizes for not writing lately, but he has been flying a lot. Recently, to Johnston Island and to Midway, which was an eleven-hour mission. He thanks them for writing constantly, and lauds Bee on her gossip skills. He's not...
GLC09620.128
14 September 1944
Addressed to "Dad." He's excited about the news of Don's promotion, but hesitant with his eagerness to go overseas rather than into O.C.S. [Officer Candidate School] which would be perfect for Don. He wrote his feelings to his brother, but asks his...
GLC09620.129
16 September 1944
to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's been flying very little, but next week he will be able jump back in. He and other crew members grew lazy and indifferent, but now they want to get their missions in and go home if they're lucky enough to do so. He...
GLC09620.130
23 September 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He thanks them for their various letters written anywhere from a month to six days ago. He catches up with his father about news from home and asks if his parents received a letter and a card where he asked them to order...
GLC09620.131
30 September 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He finished up his training missions and will be heading to "destination unknown." He writes that his family can follow his whereabouts by reading about the "7th AAF Liberators in the daily papers." He asks that his parents...
GLC09620.132
2 October 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A brief note with a change of address. It is not exact, but he will confirm his address once he knows it.
The letter is dated as "Oct 2nd." "Letters in a Box" dates the letter as October 2, 1944.
GLC09620.133
8 October 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He is officially "down under" and includes his new address. He asks that they let Don Stone and Jim Stone know his new address as well.
The letter is dated as "October 8, 1944, Kwajalein, Marshalls." "Letters in a Box"...
GLC09620.134
to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, and Jim Stone
Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, et al." After three months in Oahu, they are finally "down under." The base is "kinda makeshift" as the island took a pounding from the U.S. Air Force. The men of the squadron all seem great, and they range from "old...
GLC09620.135
10 October 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." All is well, if a little dull. The squadron went on a raid, but his crew stayed back. He walked around the atoll, but "it's just a flat coral atoll with no plant life of any sort, any more," due to earlier bombing. He...
GLC09620.136
15 October 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He is still waiting for his first mission. Actress Betty Hutton put on a show but had to cut it short as she got sick, probably due to the "sultry weather." He really does not like this weather as it is sweltering and...
GLC09620.137
19 October 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He wanted to get a letter to them as soon as he could with his new APO. He hasn't received any mail for three weeks from his family and hopes his various trunks, letters, and packages have arrived and their mail simply hasn...
GLC09620.138
21 October 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He finally has time to write as they just finished moving. He can't disclose the name of the island he is on, but it is rough living. They didn't have mosquito nets the first night and were "almost carried away." They're...
GLC09620.139
25 October 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He flew his first mission and it was no "tea party," but he ought to get through thirty-nine more. He and others from camp have been trying to make their area more livable, so they built tables, racks, and shelves from old...
GLC09620.140
30 October 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A big batch of mail just caught up to him and he now has nineteen letters dating back to September. He's happy to hear his packages arrived safely. Life is the same at base camp, and he admits to not being cut out for this...
GLC09620.141
4 November 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Big news as he ran into Barry Marks' outfit and he's stationed only a few miles away. "If that doesn't prove it's a small world, I'll eat my hat." He visited with Barry and his tent-mates who all complained about the "rotten...
GLC09620.142
5 November 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He just wrote his parents a long letter, but wanted to tell them that he and Barry had lunch. He took them for a bite to eat, and everyone ate better than they had in a while. He gave Barry and his friends a tour of a ship...
GLC09620.143
6 November 1944
to Mildred Hilson and Edwin Hilson
Addressed to "Mildred + Eddie." He's intended to write them for some time, but he always seems to be busy "usually fixing up some contraption in his tent," or on a mission. He's flown a couple of missions so far and they haven't been too rough. His...
GLC09620.144
14 November 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He now has four missions under his belt. As he completes more missions, the tension and anxiety lessens, though "you're always scared of flak bursting around your ship." He's learned to keep calm enough to perform his duties...
GLC09620.145
30 November 1944
United States. Army Air Forces
Letter of Information
A Letter of Information to all combat crew members. Lists military ways to defeat the Japanese with an overt nationalistic tone, naming the enemy, "those yellow bastards." Goes through bombing information and the type of damage they can do. Talks...
GLC09620.146
7 December 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He is up to ten missions and his mail is coming in very slowly. One Christmas package has arrived safely and it's a "real treat to feast on some good cookies and candies." He enclosed a check [not included] to his father to...
GLC09620.147
12 December 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He has some time to "scratch off a few lines between missions." The mail has been coming regularly, which he is grateful for. He heard from Jim who is working hard at Parris Island and is anxious to hear form Don. He also...
GLC09620.148
17 December 1944
Addressed to "Dad." He mailed a Christmas present for Bee to his father's office so she wouldn't see it. He sent six colorful guest towels and a "lovely cover for her bed tray." As it's hard to find nice things, he's been buying gifts as he sees them...
GLC09620.149
to Jane Stone Goodfriend
Addressed to "Aunt Jane." He thanks her for the beautifully wrapped packages, treats, and reading materials. He's flown twelve missions and it's going to be a long haul. The living conditions aren't great and every time it rains "it's like living in...
GLC09620.150
19 December 1944
Addressed to "Dad." He wrote this letter on his birthday, and it's just another day closer to coming home. He thanks his father for the "swell birthday letter" and generous war bonds. He hopes to be home soon so they can catch up. He's still at...
GLC09620.151
25 December 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." It's the 25th, but it feels like any other day. They did get a "delicious turkey dinner." It's easy to lose track of the days as they focus on how many missions they can complete in a month. He thanks Bee for the "swell...
GLC09620.152
31 December 1944
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He prays that the New Year will bring his family together again and end this "damn war." As holidays don't mean much, they had a couple of warm beers and "dynamite" coconut whiskey to celebrate New Years Eve. He hopes his...
GLC09620.153
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