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to Charley Burpee
08 May 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
He is very glad to hear he is well. Tells him to love mother.
GLC02744.186
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
09 May 1864
He received her package safely. He moved camp. He provides new address at which to send mail.
GLC02744.188
Copy of 188.
GLC02744.189
14 May 1864
Currently in bivouac. Reports heavy fighting for the railroad last Saturday. the officers have kept their spirits up. He learned of a great victory involving Hancock. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.
not original letter
GLC02744.190
Original version of 190. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.
GLC02744.191
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
17 May 1864
Discusses a battle where he loses 106 men.
GLC02744.192
He tells the story of a battle.were almost captured. He lost 106 new and four commisioned officers.a buttlet struck the spur of his heel.
GLC02744.193
21 May 1864
Glad god is taking care of his family. He writes that the papers do not give an accurate account of the fight. They aren't even mentioned.
GLC02744.194
Copy of 194.
GLC02744.195
24 May 1864
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.
GLC02744.196
27 May 1864
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.
GLC02744.197
Copy of 197
GLC02744.198
30 May 1864
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.
GLC02744.199
copy of 199
GLC02744.200
to Mr. Thomas Burpee
29 May 1864
Burpee, Lucien, fl. 1860-1864
He writes he is glad his father did not get hurt. Thanks him for the money he sent.
GLC02744.201
02 June 1864
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
04 June 1864
Copy of the original. Last letter home, writes about troop movements and assures wife of health. Was written near Cold Harbor, Virginia.
GLC02744.203
09 June 1864
Wheeler, Edwin P., fl. 1864
The clerk informs Mrs. Burpee that her husband has been wounded by a sharpshooter.
Copy
GLC02744.204
Original of 204.
GLC02744.205
Receipt for casket and plate
18 June 1864
Rodgers, Alden, fl. 1864
She was charged $34.00 by the casket manufacturer.
GLC02744.206
names Adeline M. Burpee as executor of Thomas Burpee's estate
01 September 1864
Includes newspaper clipping.
GLC02744.207
Receipt of Adeline M. Burpee
11 October 1864
Hopkins, Caleb, fl. 1864
She paid $8.90 for fees on the estate of Thomas Burpee.
GLC02744.208
20 June 1864
Brown, J.S., fl. 1864
Letter announcing that he is sending her husband's commission along with some letters.
GLC02744.209
23 June 1864
Fowler, Frank, fl. 1864
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
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