Manuscripts

Jonathan Trumbull letter to Charles Lee

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Description: Letter from Jonathan Trumbull to Major General Charles Lee who was raising volunteers for the defense of New York. The letter concers with the organization of Andrew Ward's regiment of Connecticut militia.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1776, February 12.
Call number: mssHM 69938
Creator: Trumbull, Jonathan (1710-1785)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Security Pacific Corporation, via Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum, Feb. 2, 1990.
Dimensions: 31 cm

Jonathan B. Labrant papers

Manuscripts

Correspondence between Jonathan Labrant and his wife Mary Melissa and his parents and siblings (chiefly between 1862 and 1864), miscellaneous letters addressed to the Labrants, photographs and documents. One letter is in German. Jonathan Labrant's Civil War letters cover his service in Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas, including encouters with fugitive slaves, "black rebels," and Confederacy sympathizers, and discuss military actions, camp life - rations, inspections, drills, etc., recruiting in Illinois in 1863, and war news. His correspondence with other veterans of the 58th Regiment includes discussions of the history of the regiment and current political affairs. His wife's letters give updates on friends and family, local news, and describe challenges faced by a young mother running a household.

mssHM 73100-73223

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Letter from George Washington, headquarters West Point, to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr

Manuscripts

Letter signed. In hand of Alexander Hamilton. Place name given only as "headquarters." Founders Online identifies recipient as Jonathan Trumbull, Sr.

mssGW

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Letter from George Washington, headquarters West Point, to Jonathan Trumbull, Sr

Manuscripts

Letter signed. In hand of Alexander Hamilton. Place name given only as "headquarters." Founders Online identifies recipient as Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. (3 pages)

HM 5467

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Letter book of Jonathan Scott

Manuscripts

The letter book contains records and letters of Jonathan Scott. Most of the letters pertain to his business and the local church mission. The letter book contains a detailed index marking the names and page numbers of all correspondents. In fragile condition. Some pages are loose.

mssHM 74822

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Charles Dieterichs letters

Manuscripts

Letters sent from Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina while serving during the U.S. Civil War; some are written on letterhead of the 26th Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers.

mssHM 46337-46346

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Jonathan Heywood letter to Jane Heywood

Manuscripts

In this letter to his wife, Jonathan Heywood thanks her for taking care of the farm and children while he is in California, talks of common friends, and sends money.

mssHM 4191

Jonathan Trumbull letter to Charles Lee

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