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6 September 1862
Tillotson, George W. (fl. 1830-1918)
To his wife
Sleeping on open ground, commending wife's economy, speculating that Jackson has been allowed to cross over into Maryland to cut him off.
GLC04558.042
20 June 1863
Trying to comfort his wife, who was depressed by the death of a relation (Lucy who had died a year earlier). Expects marching orders soon.
GLC04558.100
20 September 1863
Tillotson, Edwin (fl. 1861-1898)
To George Tillotson
Enclosed with GLC04558.122.01. Written by George Tillotson's sister Mary and her husband Edwin. Mary writes of her hard work and says Nelly [Nelson] was taken prisoner. Edwin's letter (beginning on p.2) complains of poor health (consumption) and...
GLC04558.122.02
28 November 1863
Various news; says he approves of a monument for daughter Lucy (deceased). With postscript "No News."
GLC04558.125
1866/3/25
Walbridge, Charles E. (b. 1842)
to mother
Plans to attend a big government auction in Macon, Georgia. Before he goes home, he must stop in Washington and settle his old quartermaster accounts. He advises his mother on financial affairs including rent houses, and an oil well.
GLC04662.121
5 September 1862
to Louise Walbridge
Writes that he has become separated from his regiment and has gone to Washington to find their location. Mentions soldiers from Buffalo whom he has met in Virginia. Discusses his sister's "school of instruction." He is sorry to hear of Lydia Cornell...
GLC04663.07
22 February 1864
Fillmore, Millard (1800-1874)
[Speech delivered to the Great Central Fair of Buffalo]
Former President Fillmore notes historic inventions and developments, such as the rail road, steam engine, and telegraph, that have shaped Buffalo since the city's 1832 Centennial Celebration. Refers to the farewell addresses of Presidents George...
GLC04884.02
10 May 1870
Williams, J. (fl. 1870)
to John T. Caine
Comments on managing the Salt Lake Theatre with Hiram Clawson, and having to pay all the proceeds to the landlord. He mentions that Clawson brought up Caine's situation (taking up residence in Washington, D.C. in order to protest anti-Mormon federal...
GLC05493.03
circa 1875-1885
Cable, George Washington (1844-1925)
[I believe in beauty and in joy...]
Cable quotes Charlotte Oliver, in part: "As to the resurrection, punishment and reward, I can't see what my noblest choice has to do with them; they seem to be God's part of the matter; mine is to love perfect beauty and perfect joy...."
GLC05508.059
5 August 1862
Hallidy, Adam, M. (fl. 1862-1865)
to Margaret McClelland
Writes to his friend about the hot weather and having received the letter she wrote yesterday. Mentions having received two New York newspapers to keep him informed of what is going on at home. Asks about her plans to travel while he is gone....
GLC05522.01
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