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Comrades of the Gallant 21st Conn.

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

GLC02744.292

to Thomas Burpee

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

GLC02744.297

to Cousin

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

GLC02744.304

to Lucien

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

GLC02744.306

I Want to be an Angel

poem

GLC02744.328

Buckingham and Union-7,000 to 10,000 Majorit
Copperheadism on its Last Legs

2 articles: inevitable triumph and the victories along the way

GLC02744.331

3 Calling Cards for the Hammonds

One for Lucy, one for Hiram and one stating when Mrs.Hammond will be home.

GLC02744.333

to Charles Burpee

The date stamped on envelope s January 27th, 1926, but in red someone wrote, Rockville 1860.

GLC02744.338

Scratch paper

Used for accounting or as a ledger.

GLC02744.340

to Rev. and Dear Brother

He arrived home and found all things well, is enclosing something for his daughter.

GLC02744.345

Legal Summons for unidentified person

A general court will assemble at the Brainard Hotel and this person's presence is required.

GLC02744.347

Ledger

includes Burpee

GLC02744.348

Grand is thy march eternal years

Grand all the planets in their spheres/But man is mortal! full of fears/He lives to die...

GLC02744.351

Recollections of Members of the Twenty-First

The twenty-first remembers the what happened with Dr. David Wright.

GLC02744.357

to Charles Burpee

He writes that he was not on guard the night that Dr. David Wright may have tried to escape.

GLC02744.358

to unknown

Copy of 360.

GLC02744.361

to Lucien Burpee

He writes to inform Lucien that he shall be at home Friday or Saturday night and will want to see him and Charley.

GLC02744.139

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Instead of being able to go home, they are making him go to Georgetown Hospital in Washington to get better. Still hopes he may be able to get home for a few days anyway. Saw William who entrusted him with money to be delivered to family and friends...

GLC02744.140

to Thomas F. Burpee

One of his ordinances has been referred to the 2nd auditor for settlement.

GLC02744.249

to Charles W. Burpee

He writes that his horse's foot is doing better. Jeffrey would like to see him and his brother. glad they are all safe and warm.

GLC02744.307

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He misses Charlie and Lucien. wishes to see William. He asks if her dress is done.

GLC02744.056

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is still worried about Scarlet Fever. He talks about the prices of food. Said he has not recovered from his lameness.

GLC02744.063

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He marched for four miles only to find the enemy had retreated. marched for another two miles and bivouaced. He speculates about where the enemy is and where they will go next.

GLC02744.091

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that sickness like Typhoid Fever has been claiming the lives of their men. Thirty have died. He talks about the advantages of getting a tenement. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

GLC02744.106

Friend Thayer

The news is encouraging, would like to have her come down and stay with him for a few days. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.116