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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

Specification of Charges versus Asst. Surgeon J. Tennont

Burpee writes that he left camp to visit the town of Portsmouth without permission.

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Specification of Charges versus Asst. Surgeon J. Tennont

Burpee writes that he left camp to visit the town of Portsmouth without permission.

original

GLC02744.251

Invoice of Ordinance and Ordinance Stores

Turned over 7 rounds of elongated ball and packing boxes to Thomas Burpee.

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General Orders, No. 10

Lieutenant J. C. Allen is now aide-de-camp and will be obeyed.

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to Manufacturers

Letter of recommendation for Thomas F. Burpee. Describes him a competent workman.

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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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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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to Mr. Burpee (his son, probably)

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

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Lines Suggested in Memory of Col. Thomas F. Burpee

poem

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Letters and Numbers

Signed Alfred Gage at the top but does not appear to be author since one is clearly the work of a child and the other an adult.

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to Cousin (spelled Cosen)

He writes he is in Newport News and is enjoying himself.

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to Lucien Burpee

He writes that it has rained most of the day. He hopes Lucien's eyes are well.

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scratch paper

The word "orders" and "by command" stand out

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to Lucien

He tells him to be a good boy and say our father every night.

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scratch paper with scribbles

Most likely by one of Burpee's sons.

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Scratch paper

Filled with scribbles and doodles.

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to Army Headquarters

"I am well and unharmed."

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to Lucien

Tells him to be good and help his mother.

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to Charlie

Asks him to write.

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to Charlie

Hopes he will see both his sons again and that they grow up to be good men.

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to Charlie

He heard he got a cut on his head and asks if it is better.

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to Lucien

So glad he is learning to read and write. He asks about Sunday school. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

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1 envelope

With the words "In Case of Fire---Save this Box" written on it

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Lines to the Portrait of Col. Thomas F. Burpee

"Why speak'st thou not, my precious one?/There as I gaze, me thinks thou might/One word from thee, my darling one,/Would fill my heart with strange delight...

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to N.B Berry

On Sept. 1st, his regiment marched through Washington. towards upper Maryland. At Monocacy, a skirmish took place. On Sept. 13th, they arrived at Middleton. On Sept. 14th, they arrived at the base of South Mountain and were shortly thereafter ordered...

GLC02745.003

Muster Roll of C. Company

Includes Burpee.

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Lines-All hail ye teachers and students all!

O listen to our song/Be not stunned at this night's call/Unless you think tis wrong/Cast your eyes on those things so fine...

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for Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Includes birth and death dates for her and her husband as well as the date they got married.

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untitled poem

Features the refrain: Will my father come again?

GLC02744.353

to Charles Burpee

Hewrites that he encloses a brief account of his time working in the jail at Norfolk, VA.

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to unknown

Extract from a letter about the excecution of Dr. David Wright.

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Forwarding note for Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Said to contain 650 dollars.

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to friends

Mentions Angeline, Adeline's sister who died.

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to Col. Lucien F. Burpee

Extract of letter. copy of 360 and 361.

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Recollections of Members of the Twenty-First

Copy of 357

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to Nephew

Mentions execution of Dr. Wright. Tells of life in Virginia.

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Execution David M. Wright

Summarizes newspaper articles on execution. Copy of 356.

GLC02744.375

to Captain

His furlough commenced April 23rd. He provides his address.

GLC02745.002

to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is sad to hear Fellows is thinking of resigning. He mentions the Mason and Slidell affair in England.

GLC02745.008

to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is sorry that he was ordered to go to Charleston to join the blockade and will be unable to see him after all. But he will not forget. Written aboard the "Pocahontas"

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to Enoch Q. Fellows

Now that he is colonel of the 9th regiment, Moulton wants him to appoint him the regiment's surgeon. He argues he will need an experienced man.

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to Enoch Q. Fellows

He really wants the Adjutant's Commission. If Fellows gets it for him he will give him 50 dollars as soon as they are paid off.

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to Col. Whipple

He was keeping watch on the 25th when he heard some other voices on the island. He thought they were the only company there but he was wrong. They kept up a question and answer session but they could not get any closer to each other because he had to...

GLC02745.017

to Father, Mother and Brother

He is currently in the hospital but will soon be sent to Murfreesboro. He advises his brother not to join the army as he will have to endure many hardships.

GLC02745.019

Notes on the 23rd Psalm

This was written into a pocket bible on the eve of the battle of Donaldson..

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General Orders, No. 375

Enlistments are commanded to stop.

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General Orders, No. 350

About the allocation of pay for volunteers' families.

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William Stone Hubbell

Biography of William Stone Hubbell, an officer in the twenty-first

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General Orders, No. 11

Procedure for officer of Volunteers wishing to resign.

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Receipt for Thomas F. Burpee

For the cost of shirts. He paid $6.00.

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receipt for train ticket

To freight from Hartford

GLC02744.367

Granting permission to Burpee to take a leave of absence

Burpee has permission to go to Ft. Monroe en route for Baltimore and he can also take his horse,

GLC02744.368

General Orders, No. 20

Orders all officers to appear at their armory on the 23rd day of May, 1860.

GLC02744.376

to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is writing to see if there is any way Adolphus Hoit can be made to return to his regiment. He deserted from Hemstead Long Island. He is happy that Fellow's regiment gets such praise and accolades.

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to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is asking for a furlough because he has received word that his mother is sick. Written at Port Royal, located on Hilton Head Island.

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to my dear wife

He describes Washington as a handsome city, but not as nice as Richmond. He apologizes for not having written lately. He assures her he has remained true to her since he has been there and always will be.

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to my dear wife

He is now in Augusta, but does not think he can get a furlough now. He discusses the money he will send.

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to my dear wife

He sent her 100 dollars. He describes Gallops Island as a very "pretty place."

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to my dear wife

He says he thinks of her all the time. He is very lonely, he says again and tells her to write as often as she can.

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to my dear wife

He has had a lovely Christmas and spent most of it asleep. He wants her to send a picture of herself. Once again, he tells her to have more confidence in him, for he has only spoken to one woman since he left. He says "I know I am a wicked man, but I...

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to my dear wife

He is on his way to Virginia. Iti is raining hard outside the tent while he writes. He describes the country as fine. There is one company from New York with them. He wishes she could be with them. Written at City Point- now named Hopewell

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to my dear wife

He wants her to write more. He talks of searching for beans for breakfast but coming up empty-handed. He draws a picture full of dots and says it represents kisses for her and the baby.

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to my dear wife

He does not think the Rebels will be able to fight much longer. He suspects the war will be settled in the summer.

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to my dear wife

very difficult to read.

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to my dear wife

One of the lieutenants deserted to see his parents, but they caught him and sentenced him to be shot. The weather is quite warm now. They have their guns now.

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to my dear wife

He has been feeling sick lately. He reassures her that he won't be reenlisting. He tells her to keep up the courage, for he will be coming home soon.

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to my dear wife

He has a bad cough. He plans to send her a picture of gallups island and city point. He will soon witness a man getting shot. They plan to shoot him so that he falls into the coffin. He worries his heart will get hardened to such sights.

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to my dear wife

His cough is getting better. He talks of wanting to go home and the nice times they will have.

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to my dear wife

There is a heavy battle going on nearby. They, on the other hand, are still having good times. They do not have their rifles yet. He reminds Lizzie that she is always in his prayers.

GLC02740.49

to Unknown

The author encloses a picture the boys gave to him. The picture is unidentified but is most likely Wilmot Thompson. He is shown with the picture of a car in the background.

GLC02740.50

to Mother

He gives her instructions on how to divide his property in case he doesn't return.

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to Mother

They have orders to sail this morning. He promises to write as soon as they arrive somewhere. He describes a small beach in the distance. He mentions Aunt Elisabeth.

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to Mother

They are now on the Mississippi River. The trip was, for the most part, uneventful but the night was rather rough and uncomfortable.

GLC02743.08

to Mother

He has decided to sell all his stock except the white heifer and the cults. He sold his horse. Recently he went to New Orleans and spent time with Charley.

GLC02743.11

to Mother

He believes the fighting will be over by the first of April. Nobody is hurt currently.

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to Mother

They are camped in the city opposite New Orleans.They've been having pleasant food like green peas, new potatoes and lettuce. Two large mules will be arriving from New Orleans. Written in the neighborhood of Algiers, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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to Mother

They are getting ready to march. He wants Charley to send a powerful glass, like an opera glass but large and with a leather case.

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to Doctor

He talks of how many states have recently joined the Union or elected emancipationists.He thinks Jefferson Davis will soon be pushed out of the places they currently occupy.

GLC02743.28

to Sir

They left Williamsport and have marched 15 miles. They currently have 18 Rebels and 18 horses. He is well and wants him to tell his folks that he is well.

GLC02743.30

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

describes his sleeping quarters. He recently went to a party at Col. Chesney's. He met a Mrs. Eastman and a Mrs. Reed.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He had Capt. Belden arrested for drunkeness and Lt. Brown for letting his men leave camp without permission. He tells Charley and Lucien to be patient.

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to Lucien Burpee

He tells him a story of how one night the officer-in-command summoned him and told him the enemy was preparing a trap for them for the morning and the mishaps that subsequently followed.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He acknowledges that she is going to Wilbraham and Somers. writes that Capt. Leastham is under arrest for overstaying his leave of absence, Doctor Tennant wants to see his intended wife, and Lucius Fowler just found out his father died.

GLC02744.178

Circular No. 75

Outlines when soldiers are entitled to their commissions and promotions.

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to Lucien Burpee

He describes the scenery and daily life. He asks him about school and tells him to always help his mother and to become a good Christian man.

GLC02744.308

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He describes the new town he is in as having "negro shanties" and no pavements. He writes he is making his tent very comfortable. Mentions Alonzo.

GLC02744.157

to Lucien

Glad Lucien is in school. reminds him that not only play is needed to to make him a man. Tells him to be like a father to Charley who is younger.

GLC02744.159

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Receipt for casket and plate

She was charged $34.00 by the casket manufacturer.

GLC02744.206

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 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.

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