The fire at the Old New Paltz Normal School. The fire took place on the evening of April 17th, 1906. John C. Haines wrote the following in his journal: "At 5 minutes of 12 tonight I winked the lights as a signet that I would shut down at 12 Oclock...
James Thitchener writes to his sister about his regiment's activities stating that they are on the move and are expecting a clash with the rebel army who are on the way to Bull Run. He hopes to have better success than in the past. James...