I Remain

The letter is part of the Stuckey-Nunn collection of Civil War correspondence between Union soldiers (Joseph D. Richardson and Francis Rupert) and their families, as well as one letter from a Confederate soldier, William T. Bickham to his cousin; see additional letters from Francis Rupert in the collection.

Francis explains that he is writing by candlelight as he just came in from picket. He received his mother's letters along with paper and envelopes. He responds to her question about why Lloyd is out [home visiting?] and he isn't. He tells her that his horse gave out below Centreville and he had to walk nine miles to camp, then was sent to Loonesville for picket duty. He states that Lloyd cannot write because he has no paper, but please tell his folks not to be uneasy. He promises to send money as soon as they are paid off to help the family during the winter.

The letter is part of the Stuckey-Nunn collection of Civil War correspondence between Union soldiers (Joseph D. Richardson and Francis Rupert) and their families, as well as one letter from a Confederate soldier, William T. Bickham to his cousin; see additional letters from Francis Rupert in the collection.

Francis describes picket duty and records his estimation of his Captain whom he thinks is "first rate." He characterizes the soldiers in his company as nice men who "all use me and Lloyd like men." He speculates on his chances of getting a furlough, going to the front with Burnsides, going into winter quarters, and says that Lloyd is well.

The letter is written on Harlan S. Miner / 915 Monmouth Street / Gloucester City, N.J.

Miner responds to Margaret's letter and her request for information about Marie Curie (who is represented in the collection) for use at the next meeting of her club. Miner states that he missed meeting Curie during his trips to Europe, but that her work on radium and Meso-Thorium was useful in creating luminous dials and surfaces. Miner states that the Women of America raised $100,000 to purchase radium for her, and the sum was awarded to her by President Harding.

The letter bears Lingard's seal beside his signature on the verso.

Lingard declares himself surprised by the recipient's account of the new ceremonial at Oxford; though he had heard of it before, "I had no conception that it had been carried to such lengths." Lingard muses how such ceremonials get a foothold unless they are approved by the heads of houses. He states that he had thought the new movement was at an end after the submission of Dr. Pusey to the Vice-Chancellor and the discontinuance of the British critic.

Chandler was a chemistry professor at Lehigh.

Linton reminds Chandler that he agreed to take Linton's book of poems, pointing out that Chandler did not stipulate whether they would be for his use or for Lehigh University's. Either way, Linton says he will send them. A literary historian, wood-engraver, poet, and political reformer, Linton began his career producing engravings for London periodicals like _The Illustrated London News_ and marrying the novelist Eliza Lynn. Relocating to America in the 1860s, Linton produced engravings for American periodicals like _Scribner's_ and taught his craft.

See also an additional letter from Linton to Chandler in the collection.

Linton says that he is sending Chandler the promised books "for your university." Though mainly his own work, he characterizes them as "worth having" because of their republican views and discussion of movements in Europe. They are arranged, ready for binding, which Linton guesses will be done at the University. A literary historian, wood-engraver, poet, and political reformer, Linton's began his career producing engravings for London periodicals like _The Illustrated London News_ and marrying the novelist Eliza Lynn.

The letter is written on the Traveller's Club, Pall Mall letterhead. A pencil note on the recto suggests that the recipient may be Lord Roseberry.

Lampson tells his Lordship that a friend suggested recently that his Lordship, as a "bibliophile in the best sense of the term," might be interested in seeing the printed catalogue of Lampson's father's collection, Rowfant Library. Lampson plans to print an appendix for the most recent 300 books acquired by his father which are as rare if not rarer and equally interesting. Lampson hopes that the catalogue will find a place on his Lordship's shelves.

The letter is written on letterhead bearing a raised white seal.

Lefroy reports that there have been about 2239 guns delivered and specifies the persons in command who have received them and whether or not these guns have "burst" in action (he mentions one case occurring in Sevastopol, a city in Ukraine almost entirely destroyed during the Crimean War, 1853-56).

The letter is date stamped and marked "Charing Cross" on the verso.

Lever's letter discusses an Admiral's health after drinking a dram and mentions putting someone at the head of the paper as others will be amused, and he enchanted. Lever was an Irish novelist, doctor, and later the holder of two consular positions. He wrote novels and historical romances, and at the time of this letter had published _The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer_ (1837) and was at work on _Charles O'Malley_ (1841).

Layard regrets to decline the offer to purchase impressions of his portrait as he has no need for them. A note at the bottom of the recto states that the letter was misdirected and returned to Layard. A politician, archeologist, and writer, Layard began his career traveling to Ceylon in 1839 with a commission from the Royal Geographic Society to write about the terrain. After this experience, he journeyed to Turkey and excavated in Mosul, uncovering three palaces; his excavations later included the site of Ninevah and he uncovered an ancient cuneiform library.

See also Lee's biography and a guide to research collections of his papers (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=L000195).

Lee writes regarding the two bills which he purchased from Mr. Morris; he has taken up the first, but the last remains unpaid as it is the "property of three men" and Lee fears being sued. Lee mentions that he owns valuable property which is unencumbered and which he would gladly use for the remaining bill; he details the property's location on the Potomac and its valuable house, lands, and coal mine.

Stamped address, Major Haldane MacFall, The White House, Perham Crescent, West Kensington, London W.14, Western 2294. Recipient identified and commented on by Mark Samuel Lasner.

Haldane states that he has only dined very rarely at Cafe Royal, but curiously enough every time with Embassy people and "rich American girls." He states that the food at the Savoy is "very very good if hideously costly" and commiserates that whether at the Ritz or at the Savoy "being poisoned is being poisoned, and I feel very sorry for your wretched expense," although he states later that the Cafe Royal might compensate Millard for it.

The letter is typed on Secretary of the Navy letterhead.

Forrestal tells Congdon that he has delayed addressing his letter of commendation so that it will reach her after her service with the Navy has been formally ended, in order for the Navy's pride in her to "reach into your civil life and to remain with you always." He reviews the victories of the Navy and assures her that she has been part of that and will be remembered by her nation with gratitude. Forrestal served as the first U.S.

The letter is part of the Stuckey-Nunn collection of Civil War correspondence between Union soldiers (Joseph D. Richardson and Francis Rupert) and their families, as well as one letter from a Confederate soldier, William T. Bickham to his cousin; see additional letters from Francis Rupert in the collection.

Francis addresses his mother's wish to hear from him more often; he too would like to write two or three times a week. He tells her he got another horse, and explains that though she thinks it was wrong to take a farmer's mule because it didn't belong to him, that the Government has given them the clearance to do so. Rupert reveals that he and Lloyd are thinking of joining the regular service instead of the volunteers since it is "much nicer and cleaner." He mentions mutual acquaintances and assures her that he is able to read her letters as well as Lucy's.

Date written as 1513; hand written note reads "Rec'd July 10." See also Adams' biography and the research collections of his papers (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=A000039).

Adams explains to Mathew Carey that he is sending papers delivered to him by John Marston and vouches for their authenticity. He requests that a particular letter by Captain Hoisted [Hoystead] Hacker be returned to him and describes John Marston as an ardent supporter of the views of Mathew Carey and Mr. Clark. Adams mentions Captain Simpson and relates that Simpson served as the First Lieutenant of Captain John Paul Jones when he captured a twenty-gun ship (HMS Drake) in 1778.

The letter is part of the Stuckey-Nunn collection of Civil War correspondence between Union soldiers (Joseph D. Richardson and Francis Rupert) and their families, as well as one letter from a Confederate soldier, William T. Bickham to his cousin; see additional letters from Francis Rupert in the collection.

Rupert tells his family he has written three times since they were paid off and does not know why they have not received his letters. He tells them that he is not with General Patrick anymore, but is with General Gregg, and regrets that he has not gotten a paper since the fair. He reports that he was involved in an engagement in which Major Ligart[?] was wounded.

A note in pencil at the bottom of the recto reads, "General Sir John Aitchison."

states that he will "with pleasure join your family party for dinner" next Wednesday. He goes on to say that he has had a letter from William[?] stating that he has gotten the names of the Officers of Regiment who are to be sent out to [Turkey?], and there's a good chance that William[?] will "probably be allowed to remain at home some time longer."

See also additional letters in the collection from Faraday.

The portrait etching, signed SPT (Silvanus Phillips Thompson), is autographed by Faraday. A philosopher as well as a scientist, Faraday experimented with electricity, chemistry, radiation, and physics. Sir Humphrey Davy, whose influence secured Faraday his first position as a laboratory assistant at the Royal Institution, was his mentor, and his contemporary John Tyndall (whose work, along with Davy's, is also represented in the collection) wrote Faraday's biography in 1872.

An image of a ship appears in the center of the certificate. See also Franklin D. Roosevelt's official White House biography (http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/fr32.html), as well as other letters by him in the collection.

The Certificate signifies participation in a Naval Training Cruise for Civilians. Roosevelt has signed the Certificate of Service "issued to him [Schwoyer] as a Testimonial of his Fidelity and Patriotism." This certificate was signed during Roosevelt's time as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, an office he was appointed to by President Wilson.

See additional letters of introduction and recommendation in the "Networking" section of the "War and Politics" category.

Colton introduces Caltanis by letter as a young Greek from the island of Scio whom he has known since his early youth. Caltanis came to America two years ago and has pursued a liberal course of study. He is accredited as a "scholar & a gentleman" by scholars in this country and in Greece. Colton expresses confidence that "the good people of your town" will be interested in the part of his course work that Caltanis plans to present there. This letter may have been written during Colton's time at Kenyon College, located in Gambier.

Autograph letter, signed.

Cooper thanks Henry for his very flattering approval of the picture, and feels certain that the work in question will improve every year. In closing, he mentions a dispute with his bankers over a sum they state had not been paid to them. A Victorian artist residing in Vernon Holme (the home he built near Canterbury, named for his early patron), Cooper is known for his paintings of animal life. In his early career he painted scenery for theatrical productions, signboards, portraits, and coaches.

See also Hamlin's biography and the research collections of his papers (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H000121).

Hamlin requests that all documents being sent to him be forwarded to Bangor, Maine. This communication was written during the period in which Hamlin served as Democratic Senator for Maine (1847-1860, 1869-1880); Hamlin also served as a Representative for Maine (1843-1846), but is best known as Lincoln's Vice-President (1860-1865).

See also Livingston's biography and a guide to research collections of his papers (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=L000366).

Livingston requests a parcel containing the four introductory reports and code of evidence. He specifies directions for mailing and requests that the material be sent by the first London packet. Livingston was an active figure in the early American republic; He served as a Representative from New York (1795-1801), the Mayor of New York City (1801-03), a Representative from Louisiana (1823-29), a Senator from Louisiana (1829-31), Secretary of State in Jackson's cabinet (1831-33), and Minister to France (1833-35).

See also Livingston's biography and a guide to research collections of his papers (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=L000366).

Livingston requests delivery of the following parts of the system of penal law: four introductory reports, code of prison discipline, and the code of evidence. Livingston was an active figure in the early American republic; he served as a Representative from New York (1795-1801), the Mayor of New York City (1801-03), a Representative from Louisiana (1823-29), a Senator from Louisiana (1829-31), Secretary of State in Jackson's cabinet (1831-33), and Minister to France (1833-35).