letters (correspondence)
Found in 164 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Cyrus Breed to parents, 1867 Jul 2
Letter from Breed to his parents writing while porting at Lisbon.
Letter from Edward Lockwood about Edward Detmer and their WWII experience, 1945 Sep 15, 1985 Apr 28
The document is a letter from Edward H. Lockwood, Lt. USNR, dated September 15, 1945, to Edward J. Detmer's son. Lockwood reflects on the end of World War II and recounts his wartime experiences, particularly those involving his fellow serviceman, Edward Detmer, who was killed when an Army Air Force liaison plane struck a Navy Douglas C-47 Skytrain DC-3 (R4D-5) after takeoff from Tacloban Air Field, Leyte Province, Philippines.
Lockwood describes their departure from Pearl Harbor in October 1944 and subsequent travels to locations such as Manus Island, Tana Merah Bay, and Leyte Gulf. He details various combat incidents, including air attacks and the sinking of ships, emphasizing the dangers they faced. Lockwood highlights Detmer’s leadership, dedication, and the strong bond formed between servicemen during these perilous times.
He mentions Detmer’s role in keeping the men prepared and his actions during critical missions, such as managing fuel supplies and leading patrols. Lockwood also reflects on the psychological impact of the war, noting Detmer's support for those struggling with fear and stress.
Lockwood concludes by mentioning the military honors their group earned and expresses his gratitude and willingness to assist further.
Letter from Edward Lockwood about Edward Detmer and their WWII experience
Letter from Stephen B. Luce to William E. Chandler, 1884 Oct 28
Letter from Tasker Bliss to Officer, Commanding Base Section No. 5, 1918 May 21
Letter to Officer, Commanding Base Section No. 5, Brest, France, on stationery of Supreme War Council, American Section, Versailles, requesting a courier to hand deliver his weekly report to the Secretary of War in Washington.
Letter to Alice Low from Chiang Kai-shek, 1954 Nov 8
A typed note to Mrs. Alice Paul Requa Low, wife of Francis Low, from Madame Chiang Kai-shek, First Lady of China, in which she tells Mrs. Low she is thinking of her.
Letter to Frederick A. Mahan, 1895 Dec 15
Letter from Alfred T. Mahan to his brother, Frederick A. Mahan in Montgomery, Alabama on 1895 Dec 15. In this letter, A. T. Mahan described his understanding of their brother, Dennis H. Mahan's personal and financial affairs.
Letter to Frederick A. Mahan from Alfred T. Mahan
Letter to Helen E. Mahan, 1884 Aug 22
Letter written by Alfred T. Mahan while at sea on the U.S.S. Wachusett to his daughter, Helen. In this letter Mahan includes books that he would wish her to read during the following winter.
Letter to Helen E. Mahan, 1884 Dec 31
Letter written by Alfred T. Mahan while serving on the U.S.S. Wachusett to his daughter, Helen. In this letter Mahan writes about the importance of receiving the rite of Confirmation.