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22 December 1944
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond writes that life is wonderful of late, "enjoying myself to the fullest extent of the articles of war - Written en route to the Philippines
GLC09120.555
1918
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Captain Hugh Knyvett an Australian Galahad
The honor of Captain Hugh Knyvett, " an Australian Galahad," a World War I hero. Roosevelt contrasts him with the "mischievous weaklings, who clamor for peace without victory"
GLC08051
24 May 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He discusses Hooker's defeat and why it occurred. He talks of changing attitudes toward the war.
GLC02744.058
12 April 1784
Tucker, Joseph, 1754-1804
[Certification regarding Reuben Chace, former soldier in the 7th Massachusetts Regiment]
Certifies that Chace served during the war in the 7th Massachusetts Regiment. Cosigned by Colonel Henry Jackson, who attests to the veracity of Tucker's claim.
GLC02437.02994
June 9, 1812
Duncan, John, fl. 1812
to Moody Bedel
Duncan relays news of his appointment to ensign of infantry and his changed orders to report to Colonel Bedel's command. Written during the War of 1812.
GLC01450.721.04
circa April 1777
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
to Hannah Urquhart
Lucy writes to her sister Hannah, she mentions writing to her mother, Hannah Flucker, during the siege of Boston but never hearing back from her or her family. Begs her sister to write. Mentions she and Henry Knox had a baby girl. Says the...
GLC02437.09891
01 April 1864
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Commission of Thomas Ward, Second Lieutenant in 1st Regiment Artillery]
Commission of Thomas Ward as a Second Lieutenant in the First Regiment of Artillery, beginning on June 11, 1863. Signed by Abraham Lincoln, countersigned by E. M. Stanton as Secretary of War. Docketed at top by Edward D. Townsend as Assistant...
GLC00778.04
8 March 1785
Partridge, George, 1740-1828
to Henry Knox
Partridge, a Continental Congressman, discusses Knox's appointment as Secretary at War: "This Congress made choice of you to be their Secretary in the War Department, but it is rather doubtful with some of your friends whither [sic] you will accept...
GLC02437.03104
5 September 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lucy Knox
Praises his wife. Discusses the war, claiming it will reveal "cowardice treachery ingratitude." His is optimistic about the Continental Army's position in New York. He is in good spirits. Denounces the Continental Congress for not funding the army...
GLC02437.00437
1756
Fry, John, fl. 1756
A List of Capt. Fry Company
Muster roll for Muster Master John Fry of Massachusetts during the French and Indian War. Docket indicates the document was for James Greenwood.
GLC01450.271
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