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12 May 1862
Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Father
He includes sketch with a soldier standing next to a cannon, tee pees, an American Indian and a banner that says "Union." He mentions a Sergeant Chas E. Hill.
GLC07705.062
21 December 1862
Jackson, Henry (fl. 1861-1864)
to Richard H. Jackson
He received John Davis's letters, along with the Zouave uniform, and portrait of a young lady which will be delivered to his mother in due time.
GLC07705.245
21 January 1864
Jackson, H. (fl. 1861-1864)
He writes about the performance of "Barney Williams and his Wife.."
GLC07705.299
13 July 1918
Schoomaker, Lee (fl. 1918-1919)
to Gladys Schoomaker
Replies to his niece and discusses camp life, especially the entertainment at the YMCA. Promises to let her know when the next Vaudeville show is planned so she and her sister can fly to France to join their uncle.
GLC07810.087
28 February 1919
Tuell, Porter E. (fl. 1918-1919)
to Hazel Reese
Writes to his friend about his daily activities now that the war is over and the troops are preparing to return home. Shares his hope to stay in Europe and travel with the YMCA shows. Promises to tell her all about his furlough once he returns to...
GLC07810.099
1862/11-1863/10
Chaffee, Samuel J. (fl. 1862-1863)
Diary of Captain Samuel J. Chaffee, Co. D, 49th Mass. Volunteers.
Seige of Port Hudson, battle descriptions, black soldiers, sketches, etc.
GLC07921
1890/02/21
Saint Gaudens, Augustus
to Wm. R. Ware? re: illustrated letter on placement of Shaw 54th Mass. memorial
Letter concerning the placement of the Shaw Memorial for 54th (colored) Massachusetts Regiment near the Boston State House.
GLC07262
31 January 1889
Carnegie, Andrew (1835-1919)
to Heram Hitchcock
States that they must begin at once for Carnegie Hall to be ready by next winter. Remarks that the location of the hall should not be below 56th Street. Discusses other financial and real estate arrangements for building Carnegie Hall. Written on...
GLC02896
4 June 1897
Atkinson, Edward (1827-1905)
to the committee on the Shaw monument
Atkinson, treasurer of the Robert Gould Shaw monument committee, informs other members of the committee that he intends to depart for London, England, and St. Petersburg, Russia. States that he hopes to finish matters concerning the monument before...
GLC02928.04
circa 1897
Unknown
[Draft of inscription intended for the Robert Gould Shaw monument]
Includes hand written corrections. Describes the Shaw monument as a tribute to the famous 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry, organized in Boston and reviewed by Massachusetts Governor John Albion Andrew 18 May 1863. Includes extracts from Andrew...
GLC02928.05
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