On April 12, 1862, Lewis H. Brown, a Civil War soldier, writes to his brother, Burritt Brown, describing a few days of marching into the outskirts of the South. Posted from Alexandria, VA.
On November 27, 1862, Lewis H. Brown, a Civil War soldier, writes to his brother, Burritt Brown, describing various updates and events that had occurred on his way to White Oak Church. Posted from White Oak Church.
On December 09, 1861, Lewis H. Brown, a Civil War soldier, writes to his brother, Burritt Brown, thanking him for the big box of supplies that he needed including boots and family photos. Posted from Camp Franklin.
On October 14, 1862, Lewis H. Brown, a Civil War soldier, writes to his brother, Burritt Brown, describing his struggle to find treatment for a cold he had. Brown also explains how he thinks Norfolk is a dirty city, which he visited on his way back to Craney Island. Posted from Craney Island.
Timothy Donahue writes from Camp Stuart in Newport News, Virginia, to his brother John C. Donahue (possibly in Massachusetts) on 8 February 1918; he writes his letter to John on the back of a letter he received from the Northfield News on 1 February 1918 and asks John's opinion of that letter. The letter from the Northfield News asks him to send a picture of himself in uniform and gives news of various people from Northfield, Vermont. ; Timothy Michael Donahue (1893-1973) of Northfield, Vermont, served in the Vermont National Guard during the Mexican Border Crisis and in the U.S. Army during World War I. His parents ran the Norwich University mess hall for many years.
Timothy Donahue writes from France to his brother John C. Donahue (possibly in Massachusetts) on 8 September 1918; he is writing a note while waiting for church and describes his current work and studies. He also asks about their brother Tom (Thomas William Donahue) and whether John is in Camp Devens or planning to join the Navy; includes an anecdote marked as "Personal." The letter is difficult to read. ; Timothy Michael Donahue (1893-1973) of Northfield, Vermont, served in the Vermont National Guard during the Mexican Border Crisis and in the U.S. Army during World War I. His parents ran the Norwich University mess hall for many years.
Timothy Donahue writes from Camp Stuart in Newport News, Virginia, to his brother John C. Donahue (possibly in Massachusetts) on 26 February 1918; he mentions a letter from their sister Anna and that he has advised their brother Tom to enlist with the 1st Vermont. He expects that his company will ship from Hoboken, New Jersey, and "wouldn't bother myself with any Kodak for when I would want to take a picture." ; Timothy Michael Donahue (1893-1973) of Northfield, Vermont, served in the Vermont National Guard during the Mexican Border Crisis and in the U.S. Army during World War I. His parents ran the Norwich University mess hall for many years.
Jeremiah Dewey Donahue writes from Eagle, Pass, Texas, to his brother John C. Donahue on 6 August 1916; he describes his recent activities as a member of Company F of the Vermont National Guard stationed at the U.S.-Mexico border. Members of the company included their brother Timothy Donahue and other men from Northfield, Vermont; both he and Timothy were vaccinated for small pox but it didn't work on them; a letter Timothy wrote to Anna Welch was published in the Northfield News. He also mentions an accident that badly burned one of their cooks. ; Timothy Michael Donahue (1893-1973) of Northfield, Vermont, served in the Vermont National Guard during the Mexican Border Crisis and in the U.S. Army during World War I. His parents ran the Norwich University mess hall for many years.
Timothy Donahue writes from France to his brother John C. Donahue (possibly in Massachusetts) on 30 July 1918; he describes the trenches and recent events; includes an anecdote marked as "Personal." The letter is difficult to read. ; Timothy Michael Donahue (1893-1973) of Northfield, Vermont, served in the Vermont National Guard during the Mexican Border Crisis and in the U.S. Army during World War I. His parents ran the Norwich University mess hall for many years.
Timothy Donahue writes from France to his brother John C. Donahue (possibly in either Massachusetts or New Hampshire) on 3 December 1918; he received John's letter as well as others from home and copies of the Northfield News and Barre Times; he is enclosing a clipping from the Times about Harold D. Campbell (Norwich University Class of 1917). He mentions his promotion, a disagreement between Tom (their brother, Thomas William Donahue) and Kath (John's wife, Kathleen Helena Martin Donahue), and a picture he had sent John; explains his thoughts on the prospect of him becoming a farmer when he returns home. ; Timothy Michael Donahue (1893-1973) of Northfield, Vermont, served in the Vermont National Guard during the Mexican Border Crisis and in the U.S. Army during World War I. His parents ran the Norwich University mess hall for many years.
Timothy Donahue writes from Eagle, Pass, Texas, to his brother John C. Donahue (possibly in Concord, New Hampshire) on 7 August 1916; he describes his recent activities as a member of Company F of the Vermont National Guard stationed at the U.S.-Mexico border, a ten mile hike they went on recently, and the YMCA building in their camp. Other members of the company include their brother Dewey Donahue and men from Northfield, Vermont. He saw that his letter (possibly written to Anna Welch of Northfield, Vermont) had been published in the Northfield News; he hadn't intended for it to be posted in the newspaper. He asks for family news and what their father thought of "his french girl." ; Timothy Michael Donahue (1893-1973) of Northfield, Vermont, served in the Vermont National Guard during the Mexican Border Crisis and in the U.S. Army during World War I. His parents ran the Norwich University mess hall for many years.
Timothy Donahue writes from France to his brother John C. Donahue (possibly in Massachusetts) on 21 September 1918; it is his last day of school before rejoining his regiment. He recently had his picture taken and encloses a print; apologizes for its poor quality. The letter is on "American YMCA" stationary and difficult to read. ; Timothy Michael Donahue (1893-1973) of Northfield, Vermont, served in the Vermont National Guard during the Mexican Border Crisis and in the U.S. Army during World War I. His parents ran the Norwich University mess hall for many years.
Timothy Donahue writes from Camp Stuart in Newport News, Virginia, to his brother John C. Donahue (possibly in Massachusetts) on 29 March 1918; he just received John's letter and will send a check for insurance tonight and notify them when he reaches "over there." He asks about Kathleen (John's wife) and mentions having to censor his mail. ; Timothy Michael Donahue (1893-1973) of Northfield, Vermont, served in the Vermont National Guard during the Mexican Border Crisis and in the U.S. Army during World War I. His parents ran the Norwich University mess hall for many years.
Timothy Donahue writes from France to his brother John C. Donahue (possibly in Massachusetts) on 25 September 1918; he finished school on the 21st and has been "going about the country since;" met a Norwich man (probably Roscoe Perrin Lynde, Class of 1911) in Paris; is anxious to rejoin his regiment. The letter is written on "Le Foyer du Soldat" / YMCA stationary. ; Timothy Michael Donahue (1893-1973) of Northfield, Vermont, served in the Vermont National Guard during the Mexican Border Crisis and in the U.S. Army during World War I. His parents ran the Norwich University mess hall for many years.
Timothy Donahue writes from France to his brother John C. Donahue (possibly in Massachusetts) on 30 October 1918; encloses a check for his insurance to 1919 with instructions for how to distribute money. He has been to the city several times and expects to rejoin his outfit soon. The letter is written on "American Red Cross Military Hospital No 3" stationary. ; Timothy Michael Donahue (1893-1973) of Northfield, Vermont, served in the Vermont National Guard during the Mexican Border Crisis and in the U.S. Army during World War I. His parents ran the Norwich University mess hall for many years.