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to Thomas R. Booth (My dear husband)

Missing pages. They have been having atrocious weather but expect Spring to come soon.. Mostly illegible.

GLC03347.44

to Thomas R. Booth

King asks if he would be interested in an engineering job.

GLC03347.45

to T.M. King

Booth says he would be happy to acept the job as soon as he is done with his current position

GLC03347.46

to S. Spencer

Booth provides him with a list of references who can reccomend him as an engineer.

GLC03347.47

to Thomas R. Booth

"Arrangements proposed will be satisfactory."

GLC03347.48

to Thomas R. Booth

Atkinson lets him know that Mr. F. has resigned his position.

GLC03347.49

to Comissioner of Pensions

Booth asks him to send the application for a pension.

GLC03347.50

to Comissioner of Pensions

Booth has enclosed his claim for pension.

GLC03347.51

to Acting Commisioner (J.L Davenport)

Booth refers to a mistake in the paperwork says he was a medical cadet in the army. This was not the case, however.

GLC03347.52

to J.L. Davenport

Booth does his best to answer to answer the questions regarding the position he held as clerk in the adjutant's office.

GLC03347.54

to J.L. Davenport

Handwritten version of GLC02247.56. Booth does his best to answer to answer the questions regarding the position he held as clerk in the adjutant's office.

GLC03347.55

to Mr. Clement

On the recent death of Chief Justice Booth. He provides a tribute.

GLC03347.58

Palmyra, Missouri

Nature scene. Copied from an engraving by E.V.L.B

GLC03347.59

Obituary for Margaret J. Rodney Booth

Booth's widow. A partial manuscript copy is included.

GLC03347.60

to Thomas R. Booth

The cold weather has made his hands terribly chapped and it is difficult for him to write. He gives the news of family and friends like Julia, Brandy, Maria and Liz.

GLC03347.61

to Thomas R. Booth

The author passed along his proposal to Dr. Spottswood. When he has something definite to tell him about the the sale of his house Booth will be informed. His sisters found out a nurse they know has scarlet fever.

GLC03347.62

to Thomas R. Booth

The house cannot be sold at this time. It would be better to rent it. The author gives news of family and friends including upcoming weddings.

GLC03347.63

to Thomas R. Booth

When they last talked he was stationed in Brazil . After three years he took passage with a vessel to Singapore and then went on to Bombay. He finally got a raise and a promotion. He briefly describes India.

GLC03347.64

to Thomas R. Booth

He is referring to taking the estimate for something. He mentions the different sections associated with the project.

GLC03347.74

Carte de visite of Charles E. Tucker, Esq.

Signed on verso. Chas E. Tucker, 1st Lt. of the 54th Reg. Mass. Vols.

GLC03395.01

[Carte de visite of 44th Mass.]

Imprint of J.W. Black on verso.

GLC03395.02

Carte de visite of Charles Parker

44th Mass, 1862-1863. 1864-65 on Chimo LSN as Paymaster. Inscription on verso attributes authorship to Bowman of Boston

GLC03395.03

Carte de visite of Charles Kendall

Captain Charles Kendall, 24th Mass.

GLC03395.04

[Carte de visite portrait of unidentified man]

GLC03395.05

to Father and Mother

They were transported in train cars to another camp ground. They began their pursuit of the rebels. They planted theri artillery but the Rebels wouldn't answer so they couldn't tell where their force was.

GLC03049.1

to Mother

A small squad of 3400 Rebels came in the other day and he describes them as the godforsaken people he ever saw. They wore dirty and ragged uniforms. He and his friends are doing extremely well and have grown fat.

GLC03049.2

to Mother

The Rebs captured their post last night and they killed and wounded about 15 people. He lists the people that died, were wounded and even those that escaped.

GLC03049.3

Blank Stationary entitled Head Q'ers 21st. Conn. July 1864

blank

GLC02744.296

Observing the Day-Honoring the Nation's Dead with Flowers, Eulogies and Public Demonstrations

A special day of speeches and poems prsented to honor the men that died in the war. Reports the words of the mayor and ex-mayor.

GLC02744.330

Diary for 1857

Includes brief accounts of his days as well as some accounting. writes "Nothing New" several times.

GLC02744.379

Diary for 1858

Mainly used as an accounting book but there are also brief descriptions of his days mixed in.

GLC02744.380

Diary for 1859

Mainly used as an account book with a few diary entries

GLC02744.381

Diary for 1862

Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book.

GLC02744.382

Diary for 1863

Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book. Many blank pages.

GLC02744.383

Diary for 1864

Final year. Records troop movements until June 11th when his mother takes over after his death. Provides details of funeral. Rest is blank.

GLC02744.384

Burpee's copy of the New Testament

Pocket size editon of the the New Testament

GLC02744.385

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of artillery of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of artillery of the fifth regiment. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Conneticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Conneticut. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on...

GLC02744.393

[Envelope addressed to Captain Thomas F. Burpeem artillery leu a 5th Regt. Conn. Militiia]

Envelope addressed to Captain Thomas F. Burpeem artillery leu a 5th Regt. Conn. Militiia. Return address: Adjutant General's Office, Conneticticut, Official Business. Handwritten words in pencil across side of envelope: Lieut. Militia. Stamp has been...

GLC02744.394

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as major of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as major of the fifth regiment. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Connecticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Connecticut. Includes Connecticut state seal. Docket on verso.

GLC02744.395

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of infantry company D of the fourteenth regiment of volunteers]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of infantry company D of the fourteenth regiment of volunteers. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Connecticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Connecticut. Includes...

GLC02744.396

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as major of the seventy-first regiment of volunteers]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as major of the seventy-first regiment of volunteers. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Connecticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Connecticut. Includes Connecticut state seal...

GLC02744.397

1865 Diary of John O'Connell

Begins in Fort Trumbull. Records the weather and daily army business. He visits Elmira in February and then goes to Hart Island where he is in charge of a prison camp. Goes to Springfield, MA in April, followed by Dover, DE.Went to Richmond, VA in...

GLC02830.58.01

1866 (Jan.- June) Diary of John O'Connell

Most entries in Fort Yuma. There is a photocopy of a description about Yuma inserted inside the front cover. Describes the weather and landscape. Mentions fellow officers. On April 4th, one of the officers was killed by the Apaches. Back features...

GLC02830.58.02

1866 (July - Dec.) Diary of John O'Connell

Begins in Fort Yuma. Describes weather and what he and officers do in their leisure hours such as play cribbage. Goes to San Francisco in September. Then boards the Steamer Constitution. Lands in New York in October and goes to Brooklyn. Talks about...

GLC02830.58.03

Battle of Chancellorsville

Battle of Chancellorsville, May 2, 1863. Position held by 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 12th Corps. From plank road looking south.

GLC02912.02

[Devil's Den, Battle of Gettysburg, with veterans]

Publisher information on mount and verso. Incription on photograph says "At Devil's Den."

GLC02912.03

Barracks of the 5th Sep. Co. of Newburgh, N.Y.

Title is inscribed on the image. No. 158.

GLC02912.04

to the Lebanon S. School

GLC02915.53

to My Dear Friends

GLC02915.54

to My Dear Friend

GLC02915.55