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Letter of recommendation for Thomas F. Burpee. Describes him as an honest, upright and trustworthy man.

GLC02744.270

to Adaline Burpee

He has spent a very lonely week without her. He wishes he had known her sooner. knows that she has left friends for him. sees the past as a series of mistakes and accidents up until he met her. sometimes feels as though he does not cherish her enough...

GLC02744.271

to J.W. Thayes

He is sending a sample of the Doeskin which Mr. Terry is making. He has done the finishing.

GLC02744.272

officially appoints Thomas F. Burpee legal guardian of three children

Frances S. Watts, Emma C. Watts and Francis Alonso Watts

GLC02744.273

General Orders, No. 55

Captain Stanton is praised for his efforts in a collision with the enemy near "Hill's Point."

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Obituary for Thomas F. Burpee

Died before he could find out about his promotion.

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unidentified woman in dress

Most likely Adeline Burpee.

GLC02744.276

Gives Thomas permission to leave the hospital until 9pm

From the Seminary Hospita;. The assistant surgeon grants permission.

GLC02744.277

A Book of Records

Includes marriages, births, and deaths.

GLC02744.278

"Squarepond"

A speech of some kind for an association, mentions desired chracter traits.

GLC02744.279

Tempest in a Pea Pod

Printed. Talked of a rich man that makes promises to a poor villiage.

GLC02744.280

to Parents

Informs his parents about how the family is doing

GLC02744.281

to J.W. Thayer

He writes of a band that cannot come to an agreement as to whether they want the more expensive instruments or the cheaper ones.

GLC02744.282

Selected for the Afflicted

Includes note at the bottom saying that mother has been sick with the mumps.

GLC02744.283

Lines Selected for Adaline Harwood on the Death of her Twin Sister

Includes note at bottom from the author, her cousin.

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Lines on the Death of a Friend

Refers to Adaline's twin sister

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Lines Suggested by the Death of Cousin Angeline Harwood

Refers to Adaline's twin sister

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to Thomas F. Burpee

He is glad he is in an area of relative safety. He reports a recent visit with Mrs. Burpee. He worries about his spiritual growth.

GLC02744.287

to Brother and Sister

He writes that her foot has improved. Talks about dealing with the loss of friends.

GLC02744.288

In Memoriam

Note at top indicates it was most likely written for William Goodell, killed at Gettysburg.

GLC02744.289

envelope with picture of Camp Huntington

5th Regiment., Conn. on front

GLC02744.290

to Sister

Offers condolences on the death of her daughter.

GLC02744.291

Comrades of the Gallant 21st Conn.

Reunion piece on the regiment and all the people they lost.

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to Mr. Burpee (his son, probably)

Writes he has included a letter from his father to the "commander of the Gallant 21st."

GLC02744.293

Lines Suggested in Memory of Col. Thomas F. Burpee

poem

GLC02744.294