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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
15 September 1862
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
On Capitol Hill. She stopped in Baltimore and Philadelphia on the way there.
GLC02744.022
02 October 1862
He asks if she has recevied all his letters, instructs her where to send his mail.
GLC02744.031
03 October 1862
He was visited by a couple of friends including Ed Marvin.
GLC02744.032
07 October 1862
He saw William and said he was looking better than he had ever seen him. talked about the mail he received.
GLC02744.033
12 October 1862
He feels it is a great privilege to be a part of the Union army.Written in Camp Plesant Valley
GLC02744.037
16 October 1862
He mentions the raid of the rebels up Chamenburg River. He writes about what he eats.Written in Camp Plesant Valley
GLC02744.040
20 October 1862
He writes of receiving food in the mail. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
GLC02744.042
02 May 1863
He saw Sam. He does not think he will get a furlough any time soon. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia
GLC02744.050
03 June 1863
He is worried about the threat of Scarlet Fever for the children...talks about how his furlough may or may not affect her.
GLC02744.062
to Captain
09 June 1863
Two draft copies.
Letter of resignation. Cannot assume current post because he suffers from Chronic Rheumatism and Billious Fever.
GLC02744.067
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