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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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to Thomas W. Thayer

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

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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.

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Special Orders, No. 77

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

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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.

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General Orders No. 31

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

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Report

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

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to Thomas F. Burpee

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

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to Thomas F. Burpee

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to Thomas F. Burpee

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

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General Orders, No. 232

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

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General Orders, No. 227

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

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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.

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General Orders No. 283

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

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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.

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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.

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to Thomas F. Burpee

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

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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.

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to Thomas F. Burpee

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

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General Orders, No. 254

How to organize the volunteers that must be accepted and enrolled.

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General Orders, No. 26

The commander-in-chief extends his thanks to the Governor's guards and volunteer militia.

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Bill for Michael Parker

Parker agrees to pay bill from town bounty

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Certifies that Thomas Burpee is still ill and requires leave of absence

Doctor writes about Burpee's rheumatic fever which will prevent him from working.

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to Thomas F. Burpee

J.D Williams thanks him for the receipt of his and Major Crosby's report.

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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.

copy

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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

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Invoice of Ordinance and Ordinance Stores

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

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Invoice of Ordinance and Ordinance Stores

Copy of 252.

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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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By Order of the Adjutant-General's Office

He orders Thomas Burpee to bring an alphabetized list of the members of his company.

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Paymaster's certificate

To William Fitch: certifies that 10 dollars will be given to soldiers to organize the volunteer militia.

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partial letter or diary entry

Describes a kind of tension that has come between two friends on account of a marriage.

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partial letter or diary entry

He talks of a Jack that will distinguish himself through a Brooklyn company.

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partial letter or diary entry

He talks about the kind of drills they are doing.

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1 ribbon

Blue and black.

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1 print

Features two shaking hands beneath the constitution. Includes qoute by Andrew Jackson

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1 print

Features lady liberty balancing the scales of justice above Ft. Sumter

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1 print

General Sigel

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1 piece of cloth

Capt A. Comstock witten in black

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Superior Court envelope

for Col. Thomas Burpee, April and May 1861

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to Brother and Sister

He writes that they are all well. He writes of a wedding she attended with Edwin in Springfield. Closes with a poem.

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to Friends

very faded. Ends with a poem and 2 circles that look as if they were made of hair.

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to Manufacturers

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

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to unknown

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

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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...

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to J.W. Thayes

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

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officially appoints Thomas F. Burpee legal guardian of three children

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

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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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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.

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Gives Thomas permission to leave the hospital until 9pm

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

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A Book of Records

Includes marriages, births, and deaths.

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"Squarepond"

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

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Tempest in a Pea Pod

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

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to Parents

Informs his parents about how the family is doing

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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.

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Selected for the Afflicted

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

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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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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.

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to Brother and Sister

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

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In Memoriam

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

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envelope with picture of Camp Huntington

5th Regiment., Conn. on front

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to Sister

Offers condolences on the death of her daughter.

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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."

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Lines Suggested in Memory of Col. Thomas F. Burpee

poem

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untitled

He mentions's father's condition and Lucien's eye problems. Could be part of a letter.

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

blank

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to Thomas Burpee

Mostly illegible scribbles. In a different hand, probably his mother, writes Charley loves his father very much.

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scratch paper with scribbles

By one of Burpee's sons

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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 Thomas Burpee

Lucien writes he has been to church and Sunday school. There have been two snow storms and he wonders if his father got his valentine.

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scratch paper with scribbles

By one of Burpee's sons.

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to Thomas F. Burpee (Father)

By his son, writing about the lack of snow and his school subjects.

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to Cousin (spelled Cosen)

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

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to Cousin

He writes that he would like to see a cotton field. He talks about how his school will be "examined" on Friday.

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to Charlie

He tells him to write another charge on the rebels and to be a good boy every day.

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to Lucien

He tells him to help his mother and take care of Charlie.

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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 Charlie

He writes that he received his letter and tells him to write again soon.

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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 Lucien

Appreciates the letters he sends. He will answer them when he has time. tells him to be good.

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to Army Headquarters

"I am well and unharmed."

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to Charley

Glad they went to visit their aunts. He heard that the hotel they stayed in burned up a few days after they left.

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to Charley

Sends kisses

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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 Charlie

He tells him to be a good boy and fight the rebels hard.

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to Lucien

He tells him to be a good boy and love his mother

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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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