Erie Canal; New York (State); Enlargement; Canal Bill; Loco Foco; Pamphlet
Page 16 of a sixteen page pamphlet on the Enlargement of the Erie Canal. In 1851, controversy arose regarding the enlargement of the canal. This shows excerpts from various New York newspapers voicing protest against the project to enlarge the Erie...
Retired Bronx businessman accepts a certificate of appreciation for his volunteer work at the March of Dimes. He devoted six hours a day for six months to raise money to help combat polio.
Letter is addressed "Salud folks." He recounts the story of Harry Malofsky being wounded at Jarama and continuing to fight for another 24 hours. Paul says that the experience has made Harry more mature. Mentions that some friends from home are...
Paul describes an air fight between the Fascists and the Republicans. He replies to Mus' questions about mail procedures, and answers everyone's letter in numbered points.
Correspondence; Military hospitals; Convalescent hospitals; War; Military mobilizations; Military training; Bombardment; Air warfare; Social classes; Farming;
Bill tells Marjorie that the IB has regained some of the land they lost in the retreats from the previous spring. In the action, Bill was hit by shrapnel and was evacuated to a hospital, where he is currently recovering. Bill gives Marjorie the...
Correspondence; Air warfare; Bombardment; Bombers; Antiaircraft guns; Embargoes; Fascists; Communists;
Bill Bailey's first letter to Marjorie. He introduces, and describes, himself. He discusses the battles he has fought in and the importance of lifting the US embargo against Spain. He describes the destruction of a village by Franco's planes....
Correspondence; Military life; Activists; Military officers; Military personnel; Military scouts;
Herman thanks Uncle Marty for hes letter and is glad to hear that there is much support for the Lincoln Brigade back in the states. He asks Marty to "square" him with his father, to try to sway his opinion of Herman's service in Spain. He offers...
James writes to his mother that contrary to the advice of Vincent "Jimmy" Sheean, he has decided to enlist to fight. He also asked Ernest Hemingway for advice; he thought it was a noble idea, but a personal one. James includes on page two his...
James relates the story of his tooth abscess. He concerned about the dental bill and is prepared to put up a fight if he is overcharged; he will visit the dentist for his twentieth follow-up. He discusses having a bout of eczema, which has cleared...
Sheean will forward Mrs. Lardner's cheque to Jim, along with chocolate and books. She commiserates with Mrs. Lardner, as her own son has gone to fight in Spain.
