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7 February 1944
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond describes the telephone operator, Kallor, as a Jewish dress cutter from New York who is in Sidney's father's union.
GLC09120.344
6 August 1944
Diamond describes an essay that he had read by Charles Sank about the Jewish people.
GLC09120.473
22 July 1944
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe describes his efforts to deal with the rain as his tent was nearly ruined. Later they had services with the chaplain.
GLC09414.1149
2 November 1943
Moe finally visited town with his fellow soldiers. He went to Gloucester and Salisbury and stayed in a hotel dating back to Richard II. He also visited cathedrals and promises that they will experience it together one day.
GLC09414.0804
25 November 1943
Moe recounts the story of a pleasant walk he took. He ended up at a small church where he paused in the cemetery and then found memoriam plaques dating back to the 16th century. He says the only thing that was missing was Sylvia's presence that day.
GLC09414.0830
11 December 1790
Cornell, Ezekiel, 1733-1800
to Henry Knox
Tells Knox that Benjamin Bourn will be bearing this letter on his way to Philadelphia to take his seat in the House of Representatives. Points to Bourn's visit with him as "evidence to you that he is not an Anti" [possible anti-federalist or anti...
GLC02437.04794
15 August 1776
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Lucy Knox
Expresses thanks for their ability to communicate while separated and is looking forward to their future together. Philosophically expresses hopes that reason and religion will someday dictate man's actions. Writes that he "will make a very family...
GLC02437.00419
3 July 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Colonel Wadsworth writes, "We celebrated the Independence of America the 3d instead of the fourth- as our members the Society of the Cincinnati live so remote they could not have returned home before Sunday had we delayed." Remarks that during a...
GLC02437.03924
30 November 1782
Dunlap, John, 1747-1812
Pennsylvania packet or the general advertiser. [Vol. 11, no. 970 (November 30, 1782)]
Prints a proclamation made by the President and Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania concerning keeping Sunday as a holy day, the "Lord's Day." Reports on new regulations for the Quartermaster's department on p. 2 including...
GLC08691
23 February 1778
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
to Timothy Pickering, Sr.
Colonel Pickering writes a poignant letter to his loyalist father, Deacon Pickering, who he recently learned was gravely ill. Expresses happiness over an improvement in his father's health and regret over their political differences. Thanks his...
GLC02325
9 September 1791
Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822
Asks Knox's pardon "for the intrusion of a letter on business yesterday morning - I had not heard 'till late in the afternoon of your House being a House of Mourning, or I shou[l]d never have broke in on you at such a season." This is in reference...
GLC02437.05148
22 December 1787
to Pieter Johan Van Berckel
Written in the third person and signed in text by Knox. Presents his respects to the Minister of the United Netherlands. Explains that the custom of pallbearers attending the church of the deceased on the Sunday after the funeral is no longer...
GLC02437.03732
24 October 1942
Diamond informs Estelle that he has just received a demerit for having had dirty finger nails. He then describes to Estelle the experience of showering in the Army. Sidney tells Estelle that he has spent the morning listening to the Yiddish Shtunda...
GLC09120.122
21 April 1944
Diamond tells Estelle that he spent Passover participating in a push. He discusses the horrifying effect of encountering great masses of dead bodies.
GLC09120.397
9 October 1944
Moe describes his next day in which they explored the town some more. He took pictures of the cathedral, and stopped for a drink. He writes the only choices in this town are beer and champagne. The next day they moved to more permanent accommodations...
GLC09414.1222
19 November 1943
Moe describes his trip to London in detail. He visited Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London and other popular tourist destinations. He writes that their cars are smaller but the seats are more comfortable. He will respond to Sylvia's letters later.
GLC09414.0825
26 March 1944
Moe describes his visit to Alford. He took a tour of the college, and went to Christ Church.
GLC09414.1038
14 November 1917
Dailey, J.B., fl. 1917
to Reverend Doctor Janes
Expresses an interest in singing at Dr. Janes' next meeting. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead.
GLC07810.011
6 May 1858
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Kelly
Assures her that Colonel Johnson [Johnston?] has not moved before now because he is awaiting the arrival of pack animals. Moore states that Johnson's original orders were to establish a military post at or near Salt Lake City and that Johnson will...
GLC04194.08
27 September 1945
Moe was unable to go to the movies that night because the show was cancelled. He went the next night instead. Afterwards they passed a Jewish club, only the 2nd one he'd seen in his 2 years overseas.
GLC09414.1507
11 March 1941
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
to Mom and Dad
One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated March 11, 1941. Describes frustration with decisions he has made in his life. Also mentions Naomi whom he may meet in Fayetteville.
GLC09662.003
April 22, 1775
Stanley, Daniel, fl. 1775
to Jabez Ellis
Says he has sent food gathered from townspeople to support Ellis' troops. "Don't give up the cause but go on and the Lord be with you," he prays for the troops.
GLC01450.436.02
14 August 1943
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia asks Moe how it feels to be promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Says she isn't feeling well and may go to see an M.D. Says she and her sister avoided a ticket from a policeman who told her in Yiddish that he wasn't giving them a ticket for...
GLC09414.0077
20 April 1943
Written at 1:15 PM. It is a holiday morning and Sylvia is going to lunch at her mother's house. She refers to her husband's letters and his training exams and tells him not to worry about them.
GLC09414.0002
February 15, 1951
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
to Lewis Strauss
Thanks him for his memoranda. Thinks it is crucially important to maintain good relations with Jewish, Catholic and Protestant world leaders, "As you know, I have been trying my best to organize the moral forces of the world..."
GLC00162.19
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