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Letter to Harry L. Gandy about a mutual friend, Louis Knakal, and his recovery from an operation.

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Letter to kids about his return home by train.

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Letter from son to parents about life in the army in Germany. Mentions looting and keeping German pistols and swords.

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Letter about life in the army and a minor operation with a difficult healing process.

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Letter about hoping for a quick discharge from the Navy as well as a visit to Tokyo.

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Letters to Jerry about their families, Mariagrazia's thyroid condition, her plans to go back to school for a Master's in psychology, and their plans for marriage and a family.

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Letter about sending a romantic card and a promise to send a "real small little box" soon.

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Letter to mother Verna Fredericks wishing her a Merry Christmas and talking about the holiday celebrations in the army.

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Letter to Ma about being discharged from the army and coming home, and asking for money for the trip and to ship belongings.

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Letters to Nettie about life in the army in Europe. Mentions Red Cross Christmas entertainment.

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Letter to children expressing sadness about their illness.

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Letter to Mary about getting her tintype done, taking the omnibus, and the new baby at home.

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Letter to nephew Thomas about his recent operation and Edith's rose garden.

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Letter to Mary, Ralph, and family about his travels in Australia and New Guinea, his past furlough, and his romantic adventures.

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Letter to Lewis Fraust Jr. about going to hospital corps school and the weather in Idaho.

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This collection consists of a hand-written volume of poetry kept by Captain Walter P. Snow. Most of the entries are from Snow Hill and Baltimore, Maryland, New Orleans, Nantucket Island, and Tortugas. Some of the subjects described in the entries include love, everyday life, battles, and life on the sea. Also included are loose news clippings from the poetry volume.

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This collection consists of a hand-written volume of poetry kept by Captain Walter P. Snow. Most of the entries are from Snow Hill and Baltimore, Maryland, New Orleans, Nantucket Island, and Tortugas. Some of the subjects described in the entries include love, everyday life, battles, and life on the sea. Also included are loose news clippings from the poetry volume.

Content Description From the Collection: Four page letter addressed to Cousin Sarah from Richmond, Va. Watson describes the abundance of food and goes into great detail of the description of their cook. His choice of words are a gross exaggeration of her appearance and quite offensive. He also mentions attending an auction selling enslaved individuals. He writes that all of the ladies for sale were dressed quite elegantly and fetched a large sum. In his closing comments he mentions that he feels well suited to the area like it...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The collection consists of 5 items.The first is a printed circular from Rogers and addressed to Colonel Tompkins of Matthews Co. and dated May 13, 1835. It was printed while Rogers was a faculty member at William & Mary. The circular asks for help regarding his "Geological Reconnoissance," procuring specimens and answering a list of questions provided.The second letter is addressed to C. J. Richards of Richmond, though a Mr. Walker is also an intended recipient,...

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The collection consists of three items.

The first item is a silhouette of Early.

The second item is a half-tone and mezzotint engraving of Early with facsimile autograph. He dressed in military uniform.

The third item is a letter written by Early to his daughter, Ruth Hairston Early, on September 23, 1866. He discusses her education, specifically music, and discusses other subjects.

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One page letter informing Captain Buford the the pension claim for Major Quick that Watts had presented to the executive session of Virginia was rejected because Quick had already accepted a large tract of land for his services in the Revolutionary War.

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War receipt indicating that Peter Barnard, a Captian in the Army Infantry of the VIrginia Continental Army had received a certificate, delivered via John Lyons, which indicated that their accounts were settled and that Virginia would pay the remaining balance of any pay owed. For Barnard that amount was 301 Pounds, 11 Shillings, 9 Pence. The receipt is signed by Joseph Jackson of the Auditor's Office April 1, 1835.

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14 various political campaign ticket advertisements for candidates for President of the United States. They include the bid for President by John C. Fremont, Stephen A Douglas, James Buchanan, Ulyses S. Grant, and Hugh Lawson White Tickets in this collection also include those for State office and the Supreme Court.

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List detailing the cargo on board the General Pickney bound for Delaware. This manifest was created at the Customs House of the Port of Alexandria, Va. Cargo includes soap, tobacco, candles, herring, flour, and wine.

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Letters from Al to his wife Cass, 1942 November 10. He mentions a gift he sent her from Arizona made out of an "Indian weed" and talks about life in the army and the men in his unit.