Rawlings, Anne (Mrs. C. A., Charles's mother).
[October 1918] Sunday eve. [Rochester]
ALS to Charles Rawlings.
The town is "closed up tight" because of influenza.
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Anne (Mrs. C. A., Charles's mother).
[October 1918. Rochester]
ALS to Charles Rawlings.
Expects quarantine to be lifted soon.
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Anne (Mrs. C. A., Charles's mother).
[October? 1918. Rochester]
ALS to Charles Rawlings.
1 sheet, 2 sides
Rawlings, Anne (Mrs. C. A., Charles's mother).
[17 Oct 1918. Rochester.
ALS to CAR.
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Anne (Mrs. C. A., Charles's mother).
22 October 1918 [Rochester]
ALS to CAR.
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Anne (Mrs. C. A., Charles's mother).
[14? November 1918] Thurssday.
ALS to CAR.
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Anne (Mrs. C. A., Charles's mother).
11 Sept. 1918. Rochester.
ALS "Mother Rawlings" to MKR
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Anne (Mrs. C. A., Charles's mother)
ALS to MKR
1933 Nov 7, Rochester, NY. 3p.
MKR's divorce.
[Rawlings?] Billie [cousin to Charles Rawlings]
[April 1919] Monday.
ALS to "Chuck."
Has learned that Charles and Marjorie are to be married May 1st.
Extends congratulations.
2 sheets, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Charles A.
TL to James Rawlings. 6 p.
1928 April 18 [Rochester]
Prospects of him and Marjorie moving to Florida. Advises James to stay
there.
Oliver accession.
Rawlings, Charles.
15 April 1919. 110 Morningside Drive, New York.
ALS to Ida Kinnan [Marjorie's mother].
Wishes to marry Marjorie the first week of May.
2 sheet. 3 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
5 August 1918. Chicago.
To "Dear, dear heart."
Is very lonely without her.
2 sheets, 2 sides and envelope.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
6? August 1918. Claverhouse(?), NY.
To "Dear heart."
Describes trip home.
1 sheet, 2 sides, with envelope postmarked Rochester, 8 August 1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
9 August 1918. [Fort Slocum, near New Rochelle NY]
Has been accepted, "a buck private with a twisty leg."
1 sheet, 2 sides with envelope postmarked New Rochelle, NY, 10 August
1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
12 August 1918. Ft. Slocum.
Describes his trip to the military base and reception there. He has
now been rejected for medical reason.
4 sheet, 8 sides, envelope postmarked 13 Aug. 1918, forwarded to Fenton,
MI.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
14 August1918. Ft. Slocum "(still)."
Discharge has not come through yet. Longs to leave.
1 sheet, 2 sides, with envelope postmarked 14 Aug. 1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
16 August 1918. [Rochester]
To "Dear, funny, little heart," Fenton, MI.
Has just gotten home and received her letters in which she apparently
questioned their romance. He is angry.
2 sheets, 3 sides, with envelope postmarked 17 Aug. 1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
16 August 1918. Claverhouse(?), NY.
To "Dearest, dearest heart," Fenton, MI.
He has reread her letters and realizes that the fault is his.
5 sheet, 5 sides, special delivery envelope, postmarked Rochester,
17 Aug. 1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[18 August? 1918] "Sunday eve." [Rochester]
Describes the night on the lake and events of the day and his family.
4 sides, 4 sheets, with envelope postmarked Rochester, 19 Aug. 1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[19 August?] 1918, Monday night. [Rochester]
To "Dear old chap," Fenton, MI.
Has seen doctors on the Exemption Board. Says a train wreck is delaying
east bound mail.
4 sheets, 4 sides, envelope postmarked Rochester, 20 Aug. 1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
20 August 1918. [Rochester]
Did not get a letter today, so he has had to read old ones. Tomorrow
he is to be reexamined and will know his status. Compares Rochester to
an English town.
10 sheets, 10 sides, envelope, postmarked 21 Aug 1928.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
23 August 1918. [Rochester]
To "Dear skinny sweetheart."
Has been approved for Selective Service induction. He believes he will
get a very good assignment. He will have to leave on the 30th,
so if she can come to Rochester earlier, they will have time together.
6 sheet, 6 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
30 August 1918, "daybreak." [On train to Camp Upton?]
To "Dear Girl."
Describes conditions on train. It sounds as if he is in charge of men
from his induction center. Met an old friend on the train.
2 sheets, 2 sides, with envelope postmarked Easton, PA, 31 Aug. 1918,
addressed care of C. A. Rawlings, Rochester.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
30 August 1918, "close to eight o'clock [PM?] [On train Camp Upton?]
To "Dear dear heart."
Did not get a chance to talk to commanding officer upon reporting,
but has decided he wants to get into airplane construction. He misses her
terribly, but not in a weak way. Likens himself to Ulysses leaving Penelope
to go to Troy.
2 sheet, sides. Envelope, addressed care of C. A. Rawlings, Rochester
postmarked Brooklyn, Upton Branch, 1 Sept. 1918. Return address 4th
co., 152nd Depot Brigade, Section 5A.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
1 September 1918. Camp Upton.
ALS to "Dearest girl."
Says he is improving at being a man. Although morale around him is
low, his spirits are high.
2 sheet, 2 sides, with envelope, addressed care of C. A. Rawlings,
Rochester, postmarked 2 Sept 1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
2 Sept 1918. [Camp Upton]
Is uncertain about what his assignment will be in the Army.
2 sheets, 4 sides, with envelope postmarked 4 September 1918, addressed
care of C. A. Rawlings, Rochester.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
3 September, finished on Sat, the 7th, 1918.
Wishes he could have been with her at the horse show. Describes the
Musitania
[Mauretania?] going out to sea. Says he has typhoid fever [i.e.
has been innoculated with typhoid bacillius]
[5th] Will be able to see her about every other weekend.
Selected to train as a non-com. [Sat., the 7th] Her letter from
the 5th and one from New York have arrived. Tells her not to
fight New York. Discusses her mother. Describes position as drill sergeant,
training recruits.
3 sheets, 6 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
7 Sept. 1918. Camp Upton.
Western union telegram, addressed to Carolyn Court, 414 W 121st
St., New York.
"Don't let that big town make you unhappy. I will be able to see you
as soon as next week. Perhaps will be here all winter with every other
weekend in New York. Things really are ideal for both of us. Be as happy
as you can for my sake. Be wary of everything."
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
9 Sept. 1918 [Camp Upton].
To "sweetheart."
His squad is being cut . Will let her know tomorrow if he makes it.
Uncertain when he will see her. Says he will not have any money until next
month and apparently wants to have a new uniform.
1 sheet, 1 side, envelope postmarked 9 Sept. 1918, addressed to Carolyn
Court.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
10 Sept 1918
Will bet that within eight years he will be making enough to pay income
tax. That will show her mother.
2 sheets/4 sides, with envelope 11 Sept 1918, addressed to Carolyn
Court.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
12 Sept 1918
Imagines he is in New York and what they would be doing. Calls her
"Pippa."
1 sheet, 3 sides, with envelope postmarked 13 September 1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
13 Sept 1918
ALS to Skinny
Explains proofreading, type sizes founts, etc.
2 sheet/4 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
16 Sept.1918.
ALS to to "Dearest Girl in the World," addressed to 106 Morningside
Drive.
Is to be a lady tight wire walker in a company show. Becoming acclimated
to Army life. Describes drilling of "rookies." She is "120 pounds of fighting
wildcat."
4 sheets/4 , with envelope postmarked 16 Sept 1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
September 17, 1918.
ALS to "Dearest dearest girl."
Has not received mail. Wonders if it is being held up by the influenza
quarantine. Will be able to see her in about 10 days. Says he has two possible
paths, a commission if the war lasts, or three months at Upton as a noncomissioned
officer.
3 sheets/5 sides, envelope addressed to 106 Morningside, postmarked,
17 Sept. 1918, 3 PM.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
September 17, 1918.
ALS to "Sweetheart."
Can't understand where his letters have gone. Since Sunday, the 15th,
he has been sending them to her new address. If he didn't know the consequences,
he would go AWOL to see her. The camp isunder quarantine. Cannot get a
pass now, but will be in a week from Saturday [Sept. 28]
1 sheet, 2 sides, with envelope, addressed to 106 Morningside, postmarked
17 Sept., 8 PM, Special delivery.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
18 September 1918.
AL to "Marge dearest."
Is on duty as "corporal of the guard."
2 sheets/2 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
19 September 1918.
AL to "Dearest girl."
Is sure she will get job. He is jealous of the editor with whom she
will be working. Asks her to send iodine for his blisters. Hopes to see
her soon.
2 sheets, 2 sides, with envelope addressed to 106 Morningside, postmarked
19 Sept. 1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
20 September 1918.
Describes his buddy George Haas from Buffalo. There has been another
case of influenza, so the quarantine will start over. If he can't get out
in about ten days, he will go AWOL.
5 sheets/5 sides, with envelope addressed to106 Morningside, postmarked,
21 Sept. 1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
21 September 1918 [finished on the 22nd, Saturday/Sunday]
To dearest heart.
May be expecting to be assigned to officer training school. Will be
glad when she gets the Bookman job. Describes apsects of camp, especially
guard duty. Says he now is physically healthy, has poise, and no longer
lazy.
6 sheet/6 sides, addressed to 106 Morningside, postmarked 23 Sept.
1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
23 September 1918.
Mentions her letter of the 20th. Apparently she did not
get the Bookman job. Comments on her correspondence with his father.
Quarantine is still on. May not be able to leave camp on the weekend.
4 sheet/4 sides, addressed to 106 Morningside, postmarked 24 Sept.
1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
24 - 26 September 1918.
ALS to "Sweet camelion [sic]"
[24th] Talks about visiting on the weekend, even if it means
going AWOL.
[26th] Describes a new lieutenant whom he considers inferior.
4 sheets/4 pages, with envelope addressed to 100 Morningside Drive,
postmarked 26 Sept. 1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
26 September 1918.
Has been feeling sick and miserable, apparently over separation from
her. He
has overcome this and if he is unable to get away this weekend, he
will stick his fingers up his nose and wiggle them at fate. He will spend
weekend thinking of her.
4 sheets/4 sides. May contain part of another letter.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
27 September 1918.
ALS to "Marge dearest,".
Apologizes for sending her a delirious letter last night. He was feeling
very miserable, but is euphoric today. Forming a bridge club. The quarantine
continues, but will see her in two weeks for two or three days.
3 sheet, 3 sides, with envelope postmarked 28 Sept. 1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
28 September 1918.
ALS to "Dearest girl."
Describes lonliness for her. Gives an account of George Haas and his
girlfriend. Last night he was awakened by singing of a line of men bound
for France. Says epidemic could have been avoided.
4 sheet/6 pages with envelope postmarked 29 Sept. 1918, Special delivery.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
29 September 1918.
ALS to "Oh! dear."
Says he is afraid for her and that she shouldn't take chances. [This
may be a response to an incident in which her purse was snatched]. Says
his dad is awfully fond of her and she could go to Rochester. His father
has insisted that Charles call her Marjorie and not Marge.
3 sheets/5 sides, with envelope postmarked 30 Sept. 1918.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
3 October 1918.
To "Dearest, dearest old skinny
Longing to be with her.
3 sheets, 4 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
4 October 1918.
To "Dear old chap."
Has been told he might get a nice "berth" as a platoon leader in a
development battalion after the quarantine is lifted. She should "go to
it" in reference to something she suggested in her recent letter. Is sending
her money.
4 sheets, 4 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[5?] October 1918.
"Sweet mistress of green shutters and red brick." May refer to comments
in MKR letter
[1 October? 1918]
Describes camp life and influenza. Indicates that he will phone her
tomorrow. Comments on the quality of the men being sent to France.
6 sheets, 6 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[6?] October 1918.
"My sweet Christian cherub."
Facetiously accuses her of hypocrisy and of being sacrilegious [in
reference to taking job with YWCA?] but says he will go to hell with her.
Refers to apparent phone conversation Sunday night. Describes "party" in
a grill room on base.
4 sheet, 4 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
7 October 1918 [Monday]
To "You dear."
Received package of "manna" from her.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
9 October 1918
She should not worry about his contracting influenza, as he will have
nothing to do with "her." Says he is getting stronger. Asks if she is serious
about France. Might have operation on his leg, so he could receive commission
and go to the front. Curses the accident that hurt his leg, but then says
he might not have met her except for it.
5 sheets, 6 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
11 October 1918
Refers to a wonderful opportunity she has, but wonders if she can be
impersonal enough not to be affected by what she will hear. "Its your life
Skinny. All I can do is love you from the side lines." [Probably a response
to her consideration of a job with a psychoanalyst. Will call her Sunday
[14th]
3 sheet, 4 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[13 October? 1918] Sunday.
"Sweetheart."
Apparently they have just talked on the phone and resolved some conflict.
He is stronger now.
6 sheets, 6 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[19?] October 19118(!) [1918]
To "Dearest, dearest, heart."
Sorry for whatever he has done. He broke her heart on Friday because
being away from her has made him mad. Tells of man who went AWOL and was
caught.
4 sheets, 5 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[20 October? 1918] Sunday evening.
"Dearest girl."
Says that he is happy because of his companions and of his work. Describes
meeting with men from Chicago. Asks if she's "happy and just as sure,"
[which she repeats in her letter of October 22nd apparently
confirming the date of this letter]
2 sheets, 2 sides, written on back of Development Battalion forms.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[ca. 21?] October 1918.
To "Dear, dear heart."
Refers to a "new game" [new assignment?] and men he is working with.
Describes washing clothes and how hard army life is compared with civilian.
4 sheets, 4 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[21?] October [1918]
Refers to her theory about mind and body. Describes training "dizzies."
Says he has paid off Madison debts. This is possibly the letter which so
annoyed Marjorie later in the week.
2 sheets, 4 pages. Knights of Columbus stationary. The letter may be
incomplete.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[22 Oct.? 1918] Tuesday evening.
To "Dearest."
"I'm just back from a chess session with old friend Haas" who is worried
about his commission.
3 sheets, 5 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
22 Aug [October?] 1918.
To "dearest heart."
Army experience has convinced him that it is best to be carefree. Describes
"tramps and crazy trips" they can take when he is discharged. Was offered
a job in the headquarters detachment by the seargeant major because they
both appreciate Joseph Conrad. He turned it down because he did not want
an inside job. Describes teaching "dizzies." Will be in on the next payday.
3 sheet, 5 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
23 Oct. 1918 [Wednesday night]
To Sweetheart.
Says she is wrong. There is a God. Has sent her all the money he had.
Upset that she asked about it. Has a uniform which will do, if she is not
ashamed to be seen with him. Expects quarantine to lift, but will not be
in for two weeks. Expects to have a luxurious time when he does come. Understands
why soldiers go bats when they get to Paris, even though his experience
is as "tear in the ocean" compared with theirs. Aks her to look into wages
in newspaper work in which he is interested.
3 sides/3 sheets.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[24 Oct. 1918] 6th Development Battalion.
"Dearest Sweetheart."
"Address your letters to 6th Dev. Battalion." Says that
he has accepted the "inside thing" the Seargeant Major offered him. He
will be in charge of the Order Book. Refers to candy Marjorie has sent
him.
4 sheets, 4 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[26 September? 1918] Saturday midnight. With Sunday morning postscript.
AL (Fragment? lacks signature page.
She has almost killed him. Although he loves her more than anything,
it is best that she not write again. In postscript says he cannot disregard
her letter, but he has to see her once more. Will call her next Saturday.
5 sheets/6 pages.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[27 October? 1918] Sunday night 4 p.
ALS "My dearest heart
Love letter of apology, following disagreement. Will come to see her
this coming weekend, no matter what.
4 sheets/4 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[28 October 1918?] Monday afternoon
Further apologies and explanations for letter.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[ca. 30 Oct.? 1918] [Wednesday?]
Tells how much he had wanted to get away
5 sheet, 5 sides, with postscript.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[23 October?] Wednesday night
Apologizes again. Says something about her being sick. Sends money.
Send him cigarettes and spend the rest. He has been transferred and has
new address: "Company X, 6th Development Battalion."
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[1 Nov.? 1918] Friday night. [Charles is believed to have been in New
York on October 31st-Nov. 1st. This letter may have been written
after he returned to camp.]
To "Ole dearest."
"Just a note. How wonderful the memory of you is to me." Will see her
again in two weekends.
2 sheets, 2sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[2 Nov? 1918] "Twelve hours since I saw you." [Dating is based on his
visit of Oct 31st-Nov. 1st]
"Dearest."
Reflects on the time they have just spent together and on his happiness
in their relationship.
6 sheets, 6 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[4 November? 1918]
"Dearest" and "Dearest heart."
Miscellaneous camp news. Says war is almost over. Complains about army.
Mentions a man named McKay and an Italian chap that he will tell her about.
2 letters, one a short note, written in the morning and a letter written
"Monday eve," 5 sheets/5 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[5 November? 1918] Tuesday evening.
"Dearest."
Describes a strange feeling. Says that Marjorie's hatred of her job
is all wrong. There follows a rather rambling and unflattering critique
of Marjorie and of himself. He says he has met the poet Gus Davidson. This
appears to be a two part letter. The first ends without a closing and the
second, which begins "Your two letter day," has no greeting. In the second
part he says he has had another typhoid injection which accounts for the
craziness of his last letter. [His service record shows that his typhoid
innoculations were completed on Nov. 5th]
9 side, 11 sheets.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[mid-November? 1918]
"Dearest-my-ole skinny; sweetheart, sweetheart."
Will see her in two weeks, Relates experience of a YWCA person delivering
a package.
5 sheet/5 sides
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[ca. 15 November? 1918] Friday eve. Written on Hostess House, YWCA
stationary.
"Old man, wonderful dearest you."
How much he loves her and how he has improved. He's not mediocre anymore.
2 sheets/3 sides, matching envelope, postmarked Nov. 18.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[ca. 17 Nov.? 1918]
"Dearest girl."
Has been trying to get into OTS and now there are reports that officers
training schools will be discontinued. Replies to her comment about going
overseas for the Red Cross [cf. MKR 19, Nov. 15?] Will probably see her
this weekend.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[20 November? 1918] Wednesday night]
"Dearest love."
Has been taking examinations, probably for OTS, but now there are rumors
about camps being closed.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
21 November 1918 [Thursday]
"Dearest Heart."
Misses her and trying to fathom the ways of the Army. About her health.
Says she was sick when he last saw her.
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
22 November 1918.
"Dearest."
Assures her that she can write. The battalion is preparing to break
up. There is no way he can be there for Thanksgiving. Describes a black
Tennessee battalion and one from California devastated by flu, which are
anxious to get home.
3 sheets/ 4 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[24 November? 1918] Sunday afternoon..
He is warm and looking forward to going home. Tension is gone, and
he teases her about the interest he is receiving from a "slim Y.M.C.A.
secretary." Replies to her query about whether she should take a "Y" assignment
in Russia. Gives reasons why it is not a good idea, but that if she really
feels it is right to "go ahead and take it."
6 sheets/6 sides
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
25 November 1918.
"Dearest."
Describes demobilization work. Has found out the the YMCA secretary
is from Milwaukee and that they know many of the same people.
3 sheets/6 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[27 November 1918] Thanksgiving eve.
"Dearest heart."
So lonesome without her that he cannot write and is going outside to
bawl along side a tree.
1 sheet/ 1 side.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[November 1918]
"Dearest."
Primarily describes demobilization work; turning in equipment, etc.
1 sheet/2 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[November?] 1918.
Note, saying he hasn't heard from her. He feels she is unhappy. He
has been unable to sleep.
1 sheet, 1 side.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[30 November? 1918] Saturday.
"Dearest heart."
Has just read Galsworthy's Dark Flower. Describes group of Afro-American
singers he heard at the camp. There is a rumor that his battalion will
be demobilized Dec. 2, so he expects to be out within a week after that.
2 sides, 4 sheets
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[6 December?] Friday night [214 Kenwood Ave., Rochester]
"Dearest, my love, my love."
[Charles was discharged from the Army on Dec. 4 and after a visit in
New York with Marjorie returned to Rochester] He says his parents were
glad to see him, but there is friction because they wish him to stay in
Rochester.
1 sheet, 2 sides
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[10 December? 1918] Tuesday night.
"Dearest."
Describes argument that he had with his parents when gave them ultimatum
that he was leaving for New York by the 20th.
2 sheets, 4 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
11 December 1918; Rochester, NY.
Describes interview for position in advertising. Contemplates being
in New York with Marjorie.
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[13 December 1918] Friday evening.
"Dear love."
Responds to Marjorie's criticism of his treatment of his parents. [Cf.
MKR, 11 December?] Agrees with her and says he will "be cad no more."
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[15 December 1918] Sunday morning.
"Dearest."
He is very lonely without her. An old friend, Dick Gregory, has dropped
by. They will probably visit the Hatches and others. He stood on corner
for two hours looking for a girl that looked like Marjorie.
2 sheet/2 sides
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[17 Dec.1918?] Tuesday morning.
"Dearest."
The world is bright and beauteous because she is coming. He is reading
Rossetti.
1 sheet/2 sides. Envelope postmarked 17 Dec. 1918, 12 PM.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[17 December 1918] Thursday, 7:30; Seneca Hotel, Rochester.
He is with Dick Gregory, apparently getting ready for a night out.
Contemplates seeing her in a week.
2 sheets/2 sides, with matching envelope, postmarked 17 Dec. 1918,
10PM.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[18 December 1918] Wednesday
"Dearest."
Tells her not to buy Christmas presents for him and his family Criticizes
women and service and ask if she wants a party. [Cf. MKR 19 December for
Marjories's sharp reply.]
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[19 December? 1918] Thursday.
"Dearest."
Short note of love and contrition.
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[20 December 1918] Friday evening.
"My beloved."
"Four more days 'till your coming." Discusses home affairs, especially
his parent's behavior.
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[22 December? 1918] Sunday evening.
"Dearest heart."
He says it is hard to believe that it is "only minutes from the time
. . . you will be here." He can feel her, but can't see her in his mind
for some reason.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[December 30? 1918] Sunday night.
"Dearest, dearest heart in all the world."
He has been at a lake with the Mathews family. Defends himself from
Marjorie's remarks about him and "just girls."
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
19 January 1922. Hotel Gibson,Cincinnati.
"Dearest."
Writes about an old salesman he met who has convinced him that he should
be making $15,000 within three years.
2 sheets, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
21 January 1922 [Saturday. Louisville]
"Dearest."
Tells about visiting their two friends, Lois and Ed Hardy. The letter
appears to be unfinished. A postscript to the letter above, written Saturday
night, says that he has been at a wild road house. What Marjorie means
"to [him] made [him] laugh [compared with] what these sensuous women had
to offer."
5 sheets, 5 side.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[22 January 1922] Sunday 8 AM [Louisville]
"Dear heart."
Says he is enclosing a "disgusting exhibit" of drunken handwriting.
Describes the road house party further. In conclusion to letter, written
at 10:30 PM, he describes golf match with Ed Hardy.
4 sides, 4 sheets.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
20 November 1922 [Youngstown, Ohio?]
"Dear Old Lady."
Comments on his selling trip, including travelling with a Jew, who
convinced him that the English and Jews will save the world.
5 sheets/5sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
23 November 1922 [Cincinnati?]
"Dearest, dearest woman."
Admits that he has mistrusted her with regards to [Harry] Grey, but
say he will never do so again, but still does not want her to work with
him.
9 sheets, 9 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
24 November 1922. [Cincinnati?] To "Dearest."
Discusses shoe business and fashions. Describes an internal debate
over whether to send her flowers for Thanksgiving. Says that his love for
her has nothing to do with sex, which, along with jealousy, is one of two
vultures. Says he leaving tomorrow for Louisville.
6 sheets/ 7sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[28 November 1922?] Tuesday night, en route to Lexington.
"Dearest Marjorie."
Says he will spend Thanksgiving with the Hardys. He had little success
today.
6 sheets/6 sides. May be a fragment.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[ca. 29 November 1922? Louisville]
He feels that she is very unhappy and wonders how he can help. Asks
her to give everyone his "thoughts for Thanksgiving."
2 sheets/2 sides. First page missing.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[3 December 1922?]Monday eve, enroute to Hamilton [Ohio]
Apparently written shortly after Thanksgiving. Describes shoe selling
activities. Tomorrow he will tell her a very sad story from Louisville.
4 sheet/7 sides, may be fragmentary.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[4 December 1922?] Monday p.m. [Dayton]
Tell shoe selling anecdotes. Says that his saddest moment in Louisville
was when he rode past their old apartment and saw that another couple was
living there.
4 sheets, 4 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
March 1923 [Canton, OH] "Dearest, dearest, woman." Has squandered the
day, sleeping all morning and going to see Robin Hood tonight. Now it is
after 12, and he is is facing big day, so letter is short.
1 sheet, 1 side.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
7 April 1923 [Lima, OH?] "Dearest, dearest."
Describes fantasy of being with her and kissing. Had no luck with sales
today.
Critcizes Hurst newspapers, for which Marjorie works.
4 sheets, 4 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
8 May 1923 [Parkersburg, WV?] "Dearest Three Year Old."
Describes a banjo playing roustabout who was on the train from Athens.
3 sheets/4sides
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
"Wednesday night after Priscilla Dean in Under 2 Flags." [Lima, OH].
Perhaps under the influence of the 1922 move, based on the novel by
Ouida, he describes his harem fantasy.
3 sheets, 3 sides
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[1922 or 23. Wheeling, WV]
Says that out of a "world of women that can be mine I want only you."
1 sheet, 1 side, fragmentary
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[1922 or 23] Sunday evening [Dayton, OH]
Admits he is guilty to whatever she has charged him with. Gives a long
account about organized begging that he heard from a beggar on the train
from Hamilton.
9 sheets, 9 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[1922 or 1923] Wednesday evening [Zanesville, OH]
"Dearest thing in all the world."
The money spent on their telephone call was worth a million times more.
Discusses a big deal he has planned for tomorrow.
4 sheets, 4 sides.
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[1922 or 1923] Wednesday evening [Dayton]
Has had some success everywhere but Sandusky. Looking forward to Dayton.
2 sheets/2 sides
Rawlings, Charles
To MKR
[1922 or 1923] Wednesday [ Lima]
"You sleek cat."
Her story of her dream made his mouth water. Discusses work.
3 sheets/ 3 sides.
Rawlings, Charles A.
TL to MKR, "Dear Baby."
[ca. 1930? n.p.]
Plans for a boat excursion.
Oliver accession.
[Rawlings, Charles A.]
ALS "C" to [MKR] 2 p.
[1933 May 26. Tarpon Springs, FL.]
Says she should have come to Tarpon Springs. Discusses his accomodations
and problems with help. He is getting to be normal again. Asks her to come
next week.
Oliver accession.
[Rawlings, Charles A.]
ANS "C" to [MKR]
[1934 July 20. Toronto]
Apparently having a fine week of yachting. Thought of her.
Oliver accession.
[Rawlings, Charles A.]
ALS "C" to [MKR]
[1934] Lunenburg, N.S., Canada
Says she should insist on being able to file a joint return for 1933.
Says his development has been "arrested" for years and he is to blame for
their failure.
Oliver accession.
Rawlings, Charles A., Sr.
13 October 1918, Rochester.
ALS "Dad" to CAR
Complains about his not writing.
2 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Charles A., Sr.
24 October 1918 Rochester.
ALS to CAR
2 sheets, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Charles A., Sr.
27 October 1918 Rochester.
ALS to CAR
They have read that the quarantine has been lifted from Camp Upton.
Speculates about the future. Counsels Charles about his brooding attitude.
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Charles A., Sr.
3 November 1918. Rochester.
ALS to CAR
Hopes that he has been in New York. Complains that Charles has not
acknowledged the money that he and Wray sent.
1 sheet, 2 pages.
Rawlings, Charles A., Sr.
7 November 1918. Rochester.
ALS to CAR
Says he had a letter from Marjorie, telling of their visit last Thursday
and Friday (Oct. 31-Nov. 1st)
Rawlings, Charles A., Sr.
17 November 1918. Rochester.
ALS to CAR
Speculates about what Charles might do when he is released from the
Army.
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Charles A., Sr.
7 Sept. 1918 [Rochester]
ALS "To a Wonder Girl" [MKR]
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, Charles A., Sr.
11 Sept. 1918 [Rochester]
ALS "Daddy" to "Dear Daughter [MKR]
Includes also a note to Marjorie and letter of introduction to B. Olney
Stough, American Exporter, 11 Sept. 1918
3 sheets, 5 sides.
Rawlings, Charles A., Sr.
ALS to "Charles and Marjorie" [Rawlings]
Rochester, October 3, 1920. 4 p.
Family and business news; "Mother" will stop in Cincinnati on way to
visiting them in Louisville.
Acquired: Phil May, Jr. 2002
Rawlings, James.
12 September 1918
TLS "Jimmy," to "Chas." Rawlings.
Will register for draft today. Has met Mrs. Kinnan [MKR, or her mother]
1 sheet, 2 sides.
Rawlings, James
1 Oct. 1918. Buffalo,
ALS to "Dear Brother" [CAR]
Is now a student at the University of Buffalo and in the Naval Reserves.
3 sheets, 5 sides. With envelope postmarked 17 Oct.
[Rawlings] Wray (Charles's brother)
29 October 1918. Rochester.
ALS to Chuck [Charles Rawlings]
Is sending twenty-five dollars, or so, as a loan.
1 sheet, 1 side.
Rawlings, Wray
TLS to Charles Rawlings
1928 Jul 9, Island Grove, FL. 2p.
Details of Cross Creek purchase.
Rawlings, Wray
Telegram to Charles Rawlings
1928 Jul 13, Ocala, FL.
Contract & terms for Cross Creek.
Rawlings, Wray
ALS to MKR
1950 Feb 25, Newport News, VA. 3p.
Grounding of the Missouri. Delay of testing.
revised 9/30/2002