The disastrous fire of 1876 destroyed downtown Chester. To protect the village from future fires, the citizens of Chester under took to build both a water system and a fire company. This advertisement was sent to Joseph Durland, a founding member...
Handwritten document that has a draft of a petition in support of the Nyack Turnpike written by David Pye on the front, and a letter to Tunis Smith from David Pye on the Reverse.
James tells his sister that the rebels are giving themselves up and that they are tired of the war. He wishes that everyone would tire of the war. He speaks of the officers and their parties, especially the drinking and womanizing they do. He says,...
James and his comrade Alexander M. Valet write to James sister Sally about the events of the last year. James doubts that the War will end soon, "but time will tell". He thinks the Union "has goon in", and seems to have been indifferent as to who...
James responds to a letter from Jackey recovering at Camp Convalescent. He appreciates the money sent to him, but finds the hospital food dismal. He asks about the draft and states that all men drafted will partake in a battle. James discusses...
This letter to Rachel is from her sister Maria who lives across the river from New Paltz, in the village of Springtown. She supplies Rachel with a long list of friends and relatives who have been visiting back and forth with each other, and goes on...
