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Permission granted to Mrs. Adeline Burpee and daughter to come to Fort Monroe

Official permission from the head quarters of the military governor.

GLC02744.363

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He encamped at Brewer's Hill. He talks of the general's plan to occupy the line along the Mansemand River.

GLC02744.055

to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Holt

Is sending a hundred dollars by way of another soldier who is going on furlough.

GLC02744.087

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He must find something to occupy his mind since his wife is not around. asks after the children. He wants to know if Lucien is in school now. The English language cannot describe what he feels for her.

GLC02744.149

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He discusses Hooker's defeat and why it occurred. He talks of changing attitudes toward the war.

GLC02744.058

to Mr. Elijah Holt

He describes his long sickness in detail, starting in Baton Rouge and leading up to his current circumstances.

GLC02744.090

to Brother and Sister

Letter describing their home and daily life. He writes everyone is good and growing fat.

GLC02744.337

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes at great length about his love for and how their lives are connected.

GLC02744.061

[camp sketch]

Shows the tents including surrounding area including a brook and a horse.

GLC02744.121.03

to Col. Lucien F. Burpee

Extract of letter. copy of 360 and 361.

GLC02744.372