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Letter from Gus to Mollie Foltz
This letter to Mary (Mollie) Foltz of Forestville VA was written on December 13, 1904 by “Gus,” a man who we know very little about. Records indicate that some of Mary’s family, including the Charlie Foltz mentioned in the letter, had moved to North…
Letter from S.D. Crude to J.W. Garner
Letter from S.D. Crude, resident engineer for the Virginia Department of Highways, to J.W. Garner of the Shenandoah County Board of Supervisors. The letter informs Garner and the board that the state department of transportation had received approval…
Letter to Aunt Mary
Letter from an unknown party to "Aunt Mary." It discusses a garden, pickling, and local deaths. It is dated August 13, 1912.
Letter to Duval and Mary Thelma Hines from Joseph M. Hines, USMC
Letter from Joseph M. Hines, a Toms Brook native who was then serving in the United States Marine Corps, to his parents Duval and Mary Hines in Toms Brook Virginia. The letter was sent from Camp Joseph H. Pendleton in California on October 17, 1943.
Letter to Hamilton Ottawa Ferguson from Laura White
Letter from Laura G. White to Hamilton Ottawa Ferguson who she describes as her "uncle." Hamilton (H.O) Ferguson was a veteran of the Spanish American War who lived in Mt. Jackson Virginia. He died on September 25 1941 at the age of 75 and is buried…
Letter to Helen
Photograph of a brief letter written to "Helen" from "Ed". The note is undated and says this:
Dear Helen,
Please excuse the stationary but I am writing this on the train and it is the best I have. I am on the way to Phila. Just wanted to say how…
Dear Helen,
Please excuse the stationary but I am writing this on the train and it is the best I have. I am on the way to Phila. Just wanted to say how…
Letter to Mr. Edward Rosenberger
Photograph of a letter from Southland Company Developers in Baltimore, Maryland, to Mr. Edward Rosenberger in York Park, Govans, Maryland dated July 21, 1926.
A transcription of the letter follows:
Dear Sir,
Answering yours of the 16th, we…
A transcription of the letter follows:
Dear Sir,
Answering yours of the 16th, we…
Letter to Mr. Grabill
Photograph of a hand-written note from Walter W. Massie, a Collection Officer, to Mr. Grabill.
Transcribed the note reads:
"Mr. Grabill:
You and your estranged wife filed a joint income tax return in 1953 resulting in a tax of $115.40. She…
Transcribed the note reads:
"Mr. Grabill:
You and your estranged wife filed a joint income tax return in 1953 resulting in a tax of $115.40. She…
Letter to Pauline Lichliter from J.R. Selz
On June 1, 1915 J.R. Selz, of the Chicago-based Selz, Schwab & Co., sent this letter to Pauline Lichliter of Strasburg Virginia, notifying her that she had been awarded the coveted Morris Selz Liberty Bell Medal.
Named for the Selz Company’s…
Named for the Selz Company’s…
Letter to Rev. Olin Bain Michael
Photograph of a letter written by Henry J. Christman, President and Registrar of Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Groves, Missouri, May 1925, and addressed to Dr. Olin Bain Michael.
A transcription of the letter follows:
My Dear Dr.…
A transcription of the letter follows:
My Dear Dr.…
Letter to the Editor: Overcrowding has impact on the county's students
Letter to the editor about school overcrowding.
Letter to Woodstock Ball Club from R.K. Hoch
Letter written from R.K. Hoch to the manager of the "Woodstock Ball Club" inquiring about playing for the team that year. At the time Woodstock fielded a team as part of the Shenandoah Valley Baseball League which included teams from throughout the…
Letter, Christian Wissler to John Wissler
Letter sent by Christian Wissler to his brother John Wissler. Dated January 25, 1861.
The letter discusses business transactions. the weather, travel, and the political climate. At the time the Wisslers were involved in managing several iron…
The letter discusses business transactions. the weather, travel, and the political climate. At the time the Wisslers were involved in managing several iron…
Letter, Christopher Fansler to Mary C. Fansler, August 1863
Letter sent by Shenandoah County resident Christopher Fansler to Mary C. Fansler in August 1863. At the time Christopher, a native of Woodstock VA, was serving in the Confederate Army's 12th Cavalry Regiment and was stationed in Culpeper Virginia.…
Letter, Daniel Shockey to R.D. Newland
Letter sent from Daniel Shockey to R.D. Newland, Hamburg Virginia. Shockey appears to be writing from the Hotel Evans in Winchester Virginia.
Letter, Douglas V. Evans to Margaret Hoffman, January 26 1941
Letter sent from Douglas V. Evans to Margaret Hoffman congratulating her being named to the honor role while a student at Madison College, now James Madison University.
Douglas V. Evans was principal of the Woodstock High School when Margaret…
Douglas V. Evans was principal of the Woodstock High School when Margaret…
Letter, Franklin D. Roosevelt to A. Willis Robertson
Copy of a letter sent from Franklin D. Roosevelt to A (Absalom) Willis Robertson concerning the possible closure of Camp Roosevelt, the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp located near Edinburg Virginia. Robertson at the time was the Congressional…
Letter, George W. Graham to R.D. Newland
Letter from George W. Graham of A. Spencer & Co. Real Estate Agents, Harpers Ferry West Virginia, to R.D. Newland of Hamburg (Shenandoah County) Virginia.
The letter inquires about Newlands ability, and price, to supply lumber for the…
The letter inquires about Newlands ability, and price, to supply lumber for the…
Letter, George W. McCauley to W.R. Merriam
Letter sent from George W. McCauley of Moorefield West Virginia to William Rush Merriam of Washington DC concerning a shipmen of lumber owned by the Henkel and McCauley Timber Company to be transported from Liberty Furnace to Edinburg Virginia by the…
Letter, J.S. Patterson Jr. to Samuel Spiggle
This letter was sent from J.S. Patterson to Samuel Spiggle on October 2, 1919. Both were members of the 80th Infantry Division during the First World War and this piece of correspondence discusses efforts to locate old comrades and their life after…
Letter, John Scholl & Bro. Inc. to W.H. Baker
Letter from "John Scholl & Bro., Inc." of Reade Street in New York City to W.H. Baker of Toms Brook Virginia dated March 27, 1925. It concerns a damaged shipment of eggs.
W.H. Baker operated a general store and egg distribution business on Back…
W.H. Baker operated a general store and egg distribution business on Back…
Letter, John Wisman to R.D. Newland
Envelope and letter written by John Wisman of Woodstock to R.H. Newland of Hamburg Virginia. Dated August 15, 1889.
The letter concerns a construction debt owed by Emanuel Lutheran Church in Woodstock to Newland.
The letter concerns a construction debt owed by Emanuel Lutheran Church in Woodstock to Newland.
Letter, Mary R. Dellinger to Noah Dellinger
December 17 (1862)
Shenandoah County
Dear brother I seat my self to drop you a few line to let you no that we are all well at present and hope that when these few lines come to hand they may find you in the Same state of health. They say that…
Shenandoah County
Dear brother I seat my self to drop you a few line to let you no that we are all well at present and hope that when these few lines come to hand they may find you in the Same state of health. They say that…
Letter, Samuel B. Myers to John Wissler
Letter sent from Samuel B. Myers to his Uncle John Wissler about the purchase of Union Forge, an iron producing forge located near Edinburg Virginia.
The letter was sent from Henrietta Furnace, another iron furnace owned by Myers and Wissler near…
The letter was sent from Henrietta Furnace, another iron furnace owned by Myers and Wissler near…
Letter, Samuel Maddox to W.R. Merriam
This letter was sent by Samuel Maddox, an attorney in Washington DC, to William Rush (W.R.) Merriam, President of the Shenandoah Iron and Coal Company, on November 23 1908. It discusses Maddox's recent visit to the Liberty Furnace area and some of…