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Autograph album, 1830-1832, of Honoria O'Grady of Norfolk, Virginia. Many entries are signed and dated in Portsmouth and Suffolk, Virginia. Includes several acrostics and a sketch of a sailing ship.

Scope and Contents The following excerpts were provided by the seller and have not been verified: "Went to work dont think I will be here long I hate it waiting table is a Night Mare." "The lady started to ride me so I told her I would quit." "Just another day, not one bit satisfined." "The family went out to dinner but I had to get dinner for Nurse so that were that." "Told Mrs. Grant that I were quiting the 15th. They werent Pleased at all." "Mr. Black started to drink about 5 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. he Passed...

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Diary of John G. Roland, a soldier at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Aberdeen, Maryland. Discusses primarily his training and his attempt to get into Officer Candidate School.

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Diary of J.C.F. Groh of Breathedsville, Washington County, Maryland. Contents include the weather, where he ate, and where he traveled, among other items.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Minute book of the Ladies' Soldiers' Aid Society of Monroe, Michigan. Includes minutes of the Society, whose purpose was to "furnish such hospital stores as are not known to be furnished by the general government." This would typically involve making packages and shipping them to the hospitals of various armies. Also includes list of members, constitution, and bylaws of the organization. Among the members listed are Elizabeth Bacon, the wife of George Armstrong Custer. She was elected...

Scope and Contents The following excerpts were provided by the seller and have not been verified. "1937 “January 3rd, Nothing happened. Got new baton today. I certainly wish my legs were smaller.” “February 25, Dear Diary. Went to school. Was reminded of my younger days. The boys who did, Merle Beams and Clair Vowles, two of my younger “Heart Flutters”. Oh boy.” “March 12th, Dear Diary. Went to school. The whole 7th grade cleaned up the school grounds. Guess I will never forget when the boys kissed me.” 1938...