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Stephen H. Warner to his mother, Esther Warner, June 22, 1970 [Photocopy]
Warner tells the story of his meeting with an English-speaking Cambodian schoolteacher, including the teacher's negotiation for his people to come to Vietnam as refugees. He also tells of the destruction of Fire Support Base Neil
Richard Coulter to David McConaughy, 12 August 1869
August 12, 1869McConaughy, DavidRichard Coulter, who assumed command of a brigade in the 1st Corps during the battle of Gettysburg, writes to David McConaughy to inform him that he will be attending the officer's reunion.Manuscript letter, 1 pag
Stephen H. Warner to his mother, Esther Warner, September 8, 1970 [Photocopy]
Warner discusses his continuing work on the ""hometowner"" news stories and talks about his planning for a trip to New Guinea
Stephen H. Warner to his mother, Esther Warner, April 6, 1970 [Photocopy]
Warner describes his job assignment and co-workers, urges his parents not to worry for his safety, and requests notebooks for use
Stephen H. Warner to his mother, Esther Warner, December 5, 1970 [Photocopy]
Warner describes his time on patrol with the 173d Airborne Brigade to prepare a story on night ambushes and his Thanksgiving spent in the field
Stephen H. Warner to his mother, Esther Warner, July 2, 1970 [Photocopy]
Warner describes the end of his time at Fire Support Base Neil and a trek through the jungle with a company of soldiers. He also expresses his interest in the World War II journalist Ernie Pyle
Stephen H. Warner to his mother, Esther Warner, October 30, 1970 [Photocopy]
Warner describes his time spent in the field with soldiers writing more ""hometowner"" stories, his superiors' opinions on his latest news stories, and the attempted suicide of his friend ""Sundance."
Stephen H. Warner to his mother, Esther Warner, November 18, 1970 [Photocopy]
Warner expresses pride for some of his news stories, provides an update on his friend who attempted suicide, and tells of his office's new photographer and rising drug use rates in Vietnam. He also asks if his parents received his shipment of Montagnard artifacts from Cambodia, requests some food items, describes his daydreams about his mother's lemon sherbet, and mentions how intrigued he is about going to New Guinea
C. B. Brockway to David McConaughy, 27 March 1864
March 27, 1864McConaughy, David1st Lieutenant C.B. Brockway clarifies details concerning the 1st Pennsylvania, Battery F's role in the battle of Gettysburg in a letter to David McConaughy. Brockway also details the deaths and locations of graves of certain soldiers from the Battery.Manuscript letter, 2 page
Lysander Cutler to Andrew Curtin, 5 November 1864
November 5, 1864Curtin, Andrew Gregg, 1815-1894; McConaughy, DavidLysander Cutler testifies to the conduct of the 56th Pennsylvania Infantry on the first day of the battle of Gettysburg to the Governor of Pennsylvania, Andrew Curtin. It was attatched to a letter sent by John W. Hoffman to David McConaughy.Manuscript letter, 1 pag