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to Maria

writes they may go to Savannah. describes the town of Cumberland. says there is not much to say but writes four pages.

GLC08311.33

[Oval albumen of Captain Frank A. Cole]

Full-length portrait of Frank A. Cole, Captain of the Wisconsin 37th Regiment.

GLC08291.31

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Instructs his wife to invest one thousand in bonds and to reduce Bissell's account to four or five hundred.

A note in pencil says these bonds were later stolen from her by Clark.

GLC02744.184

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that the goverment bonds are far safer than Bissell Bank. Encamped outside Portsmouth in a very dry area. she believes his letter to Alonzo was very severe.

GLC02744.185

to Charley Burpee

He is very glad to hear he is well. Tells him to love mother.

GLC02744.186

to Lucien Burpee

Happy to hear he had a pleasant visit with aunt Margery. Notes he has made an improvement in letter writing.

GLC02744.187

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He received her package safely. He moved camp. He provides new address at which to send mail.

GLC02744.188

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Copy of 188.

GLC02744.189

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Currently in bivouac. Reports heavy fighting for the railroad last Saturday. the officers have kept their spirits up. He learned of a great victory involving Hancock. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.

not original letter

GLC02744.190

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Original version of 190. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.

GLC02744.191

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He tells the story of a battle.were almost captured. He lost 106 new and four commisioned officers.a buttlet struck the spur of his heel.

GLC02744.193

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Glad god is taking care of his family. He writes that the papers do not give an accurate account of the fight. They aren't even mentioned.

GLC02744.194

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Copy of 194.

GLC02744.195

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He writes that besides a little skirmishing they are fully entrenched. describes the arrangement of the fight (who was commanding who, how many regiments were under a specific General) he may not get much money when they are finally paid.

GLC02744.196

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He is glad to hear any news about the children. Gen. Dutten was wounded yesterday. But luckily she can tell the children that their father has not been hurt yet.

GLC02744.197

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Copy of 197

GLC02744.198

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Very impatient because they have been at Harrison's landing all day. tired of hanging out on a boat. General Dutten is recovering from a wound to his jaw.

GLC02744.199

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

copy of 199

GLC02744.200

to Mr. Thomas Burpee

He writes he is glad his father did not get hurt. Thanks him for the money he sent.

GLC02744.201

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He arrived at the White House landing. He endured heavy fighting. They have lost forty men. He writes that his wife and children are constantly on his mind. Skirmishing continues.

GLC02744.202

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

The clerk informs Mrs. Burpee that her husband has been wounded by a sharpshooter.

Copy

GLC02744.204

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Original of 204.

GLC02744.205

Receipt for casket and plate

She was charged $34.00 by the casket manufacturer.

GLC02744.206

names Adeline M. Burpee as executor of Thomas Burpee's estate

Includes newspaper clipping.

GLC02744.207

Receipt of Adeline M. Burpee

She paid $8.90 for fees on the estate of Thomas Burpee.

GLC02744.208

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Letter announcing that he is sending her husband's commission along with some letters.

GLC02744.209

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He is writing to tell her he sending the key to her husband's chest which contained his clothing and some other property.

GLC02744.210

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He writes he received her letter regarding her husband's possessions. He will do his best. He must decide what to do with his horse. He sends his condolences.

GLC02744.211

mail receipt her husbands possessions

This is for one box

GLC02744.212

2nd mail receipt her husbands possessions

This is for one box

GLC02744.213

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He writes that he will box up her husbands' items in 2 boxes to be sent express. Also found some money in his wallet and will be sending that along to her as well.

GLC02744.214

In Memory of Some of the Gallant Dead of this Army...

A catalogue of redoubts and batteries that will be named after dead soldiers

GLC02744.215

to Mr. Holb

Wondering what to do with the Lieutenant's horse. Attempted to ship it to someone but this person had no use for the horse.

GLC02744.216

receipt for the cost of one horse

For $150.

GLC02744.217

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Tells the story of how Thomas Burpee died starting with when he was shot to the time he was embalmed.

GLC02744.218

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He heard that she was not satisfied with his last letter. writes that while he sufferred he made little complaint. He regrets that he was not with him at the moment of death as he had stepped out to get supper not realizing the end was so near.

GLC02744.219

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Trying to explain the high cost of shipping the body home. acting as a kind of middleman. But thinks he ought to be treated better. thinks it is unfair to expect him to pay the bill.

GLC02744.220

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He is concerned because he has not heard from her. He encloses the key for his carpet bag. Everything else is in the hands of Mr. Gallup.

GLC02744.221

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He writes the body was not properly preserved so a fee is not required in that instance. But says she will certainly pay for the coffin and asks for her to send the money.

GLC02744.222

to Thomas W. Thayer

Thayer asks Buckingham to give Mrs. Burpee his kindest and regards and say that he had nothing but the utmost respect for her husband from the time he entered the service.

GLC02744.223

to Thomas W. Thayer

3 letters- tells Louise not be anxious about William...

GLC02744.224

General Orders, Brigadier General Commanding

Congratulates the troops on their courage and conduct of late. thanks to all who particpated in the recent movement. Written near Suffolk, Virginia.

GLC02744.225

Special Orders, No. 77

Remove immediately to battery Stevens. Lieutenant Edward Gallup placed in arrest for assumption of authority.

GLC02744.226

General Orders, No. 32

Newsletter of sorts congratulating General. Rick on the enemy's retreat to Blackwater. Less than 1500 men were killed.thank yous are extended. Written at Fort Monroe.

GLC02744.227

General Orders No. 31

He believes that after 23 days of hardship the tides are turning once again. Renewed expressions of confidence and thanks.

GLC02744.228

Report

Report of the movement of the 21st Regiment, includes extract of general orders no. 28

GLC02744.229

to Thomas F. Burpee

He advises him to make a direct application to Major General Butler in reference to the recruiting of his regiment.

GLC02744.230

to Thomas F. Burpee

GLC02744.231

to Thomas F. Burpee

He heard that the position of hospital steward is vacant. recommending John A Brown for the position.

GLC02744.232

General Orders, No. 232

He details the organization of a regiment of infantry made up of volunteers.

GLC02744.233

General Orders, No. 227

How to prevent disloyalty and anarchy. encourage enlistment and discipline.

GLC02744.234

Special Order, No. 12 (for Thomas F. Burpee)

He is ordered to deliver all rifle muskets and equipment in his possession to Col. John M. Hathering and General Van Buren.

GLC02744.235

General Orders No. 283

volunteers are no longer needed.since the president declined their services they are hereby discharged.

GLC02744.236

to Thomas F. Burpee

If there is an emergency, they will take his offer of service to the governor. They cannot give him any new muskets at this time.

GLC02744.237

Company Orders 1852, Fifth Regiment, First Brigade

He must give legal warning to members of company who are scheduled to appear on parade at Union Hall in Rockville, May 28th, 1852.

GLC02744.238

to Thomas F. Burpee

Paymaster requires complete list of volunteers that were under Thomas Burpee and the number of days they worked.

GLC02744.239

to Thomas F. Burpee

He requests that Burpee send the commissioned officers to their office as his company will be designated Rifle C. J 5th Reg.

GLC02744.240

to Thomas F. Burpee

Since there is no field officer in the state militia he is required to make his report directly to him.

GLC02744.241

to Moe Weiner

Rose reports on her visit with Sylvia. She drew a picture of her, Sylvia and Sarah sitting at the table "in varying states of undress" and laments there are no men to appreciate this.

GLC09414.1679

to Moe Weiner

Ed is glad that Moe is home. He has heard Nat Klotz was rejected from the army because of a spinal operation he had. Ed hopes that Moe will be assigned close to home, and his loved ones.

GLC09414.1680

to Sylvia Weiner

Frank apologizes for not being able to write sooner because he has been so busy, sometimes working twice a day and travelling for 8 hours at a time. He says he will write to Moe over the weekend.

GLC09414.1542

to Moe Weiner

James Doyle writes from North Africa, saying that the treatment is very good there. They have excellent rations and the champagne is very good. He brags throughout the whole letter.

GLC09414.1543

to Mad

Moe is glad that Mad and Sylvia have been able to find a place for her and that she now accepts the situation. He writes that Dave didn't really love her but, Ben seems like a grand guy. He also claims that he is very sympathetic toward Sam, even...

GLC09414.1544

to Sylvia Weiner

Sylvia's mother writes that she is happy to hear that Sylvia is well and Moe is looking good. She also reports that Alvin was home for 30 hours.

GLC09414.1551

to Sylvia Weiner

Sam writes that he hopes he is not late in writing he just got their address from Sarah. He says he has received Sylvia's letter in which she described her wonderful week. He also comments on how the adjustment of separation is something they both...

GLC09414.1552

to Sylvia and Moe

Alvin writes that he has finished flying. He compares flying to driving a car and then points out the differences.

GLC09414.1554

to Moe Weiner

Mad asks Moe to write or wire immediately because she has not heard from Sylvia in a week, and needs to know when her train is coming in.

GLC09414.1556

to Moe Weiner

James Doyle mentions Archie who expects to get a furlough soon. He also writes that Bea returned to Brooklyn after visiting her sick mother.

GLC09414.1557

to Moe Weiner

Doyle asks if Moe knows anything about Archie's whereabouts. He mentions that he was BC mess officer but is now on company duty.

GLC09414.1558

to Sylvia Weiner

Joe asks Sylvia how it feels to be back in New York. He writes that Moe is sergeant now so he doesn't have any real work. He refers to a time when she was visiting and Moe was on K.P, so he kept her company in the service club. He mentions one of his...

GLC09414.1559

to Sylvia Weiner

Joe describes a picnic that he went on with Moe and Frank. He claims he is jealous that Moe doesn't get stuck with lousy detail work anymore because he is a sergeant, but also writes that he would rather work under him than any other guy.

GLC09414.1561

to Sylvia and Mad

Alvin describes the surrounding town and some of his fellow soldiers. He also talks about a girl he likes, and closes with a poem about how the army has made a man of him.

GLC09414.1562

to Moe Weiner

Leo appears to be a former coworker of Moe's. He mentions Ed, Harold, Sam and Bill.

GLC09414.1563

to Sylvia Weiner

Harry writes that he enjoyed Sylvia's previous letters. He says he is glad she is getting together with Rosa. He also comments that she seems as happy as can be under the circumstances.

GLC09414.1564

to Sylvia Weiner

Samuel writes that the army is making him feel young again, about 25. He claims to enjoy the fresh air, and thanks Sylvia for the socks.

GLC09414.1565

to Sylvia Weiner

Sam mentions that he just got back from bivouacking. He is learning about what others are doing on the battlefield. He also learned how to use a rifle and machine gun.

GLC09414.1567

to John G. Volker

Christmas greeting card written by Sylvia and sending Moe's regards. The envelope is addressed to John G. Volker

GLC09414.1569

to Sylvia Weiner

Alvin writes that he feels strange about being overseas. He writes that the mail situation is really bad. He also mentions Sybil.

GLC09414.1570

to Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield

Alvin writes requesting various food items from his parents like salami and sardines. He says he hopes that his mom is feeling better.

GLC09414.1571

to Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield

Alvin writes that the weather has held up the ship that is bound for the U.S.

GLC09414.1572

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue includes a photograph of Michael Dworken

GLC09414.1573

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue includes a photograph of Peter Dworetsky, the author's infant son, and writes about the Soviet Union.

GLC09414.1574

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue includes another photograph of Peter Dworetsky, the author's infant son. It also includes a pregnancy...

GLC09414.1575

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue mentions that fifteen year-old Robert Levinson was appointed to the All City band. It also says an acquaintance...

GLC09414.1576

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue mentions that Archie's unit got the Presidential Citation.

GLC09414.1577

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue mentions that Dworetsky's infant son was able to stand for the first time.

GLC09414.1578

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue features a photograph of the Dworetsky sitting at his typewriter.

GLC09414.1580

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue features a photograph of Dworetsky's infant son in his 1944 model carriage.

GLC09414.1581

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. This issue features a photograph of Robert in uniform. It also includes an application for a war ballot.

GLC09414.1582

Bernie's Bugle

This is a newsletter written for Moe and three other soldiers from Brooklyn. It includes local news about friends and family. In this issue the Dworetsky talks about his new job with the Overseas Film Division. He also responds to letters from his...

GLC09414.1583

to Sylvia Weiner

Gellis writes there is nothing unusual going on. As usual Marty and Moe are playing gin rummy. He mentions that he got very homesick when they first came to England.

GLC09414.1584

to Sylvia Weiner

Gellis writes that he is confused by all the English expressions, especially the way they refer to money. He thinks Sylvia's work with the selective service is interesting.

GLC09414.1585

to Mrs. Malcolm

Sylvia writes a thank you letter for the hospitality Mrs. Malcolm displayed towards Moe. She writes that she is sure he would not have had such a good time on furlough if it has not been for Mrs. Malcolm.

GLC09414.1586

to Sylvia and Mad

Alvin writes that he failed to become a pilot, and that he is very disappointed. He also tells a story of a fellow soldier who was killed in a plane crash. He writes he still plans to fly for himself someday.

GLC09414.1588

to Sylvia

Gellis writes that they've moved much closer to town and there is a Jewish Community Center and synagogue.

GLC09414.1589

to Mr. and Mrs. Weiner

Moe writes that it is about time he wrote a letter. He also asks about Marge and Joe.

GLC09414.1590

to Sylvia and Mad

Alvin hopes that Sylvia does not have another attack. He is glad she got promoted. Alvin also says he is concerned that he is spending the best years of his life in the army.

GLC09414.1591

to Sylvia

Jack thanks Sylvia for the postcard of midtown New York. He says he can't wait to try all the new places Sylvia writes about in her letters.

GLC09414.1592

to unknown

This is a fragment (torn page) of a letter that mention Jim's address and refers to Archie

GLC09414.1610

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wonders whether Archie has been shipped out yet. He says he is glad Sylvia and Rose are hitting it off. This is pages 5-7 of a letter.

GLC09414.1611