09 June 1864

Wheeler, Edwin P., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

The clerk informs Mrs. Burpee that her husband has been wounded by a sharpshooter. Copy

GLC02744.204

09 June 1864

Wheeler, Edwin P., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Original of 204.

GLC02744.205

18 June 1864

Rodgers, Alden, fl. 1864

Autograph document

Title: Receipt for casket and plate

She was charged $34.00 by the casket manufacturer.

GLC02744.206

01 September 1864

Rodgers, Alden, fl. 1864

Autograph document

Title: names Adeline M. Burpee as executor of Thomas Burpee's estate

Includes newspaper clipping.

GLC02744.207

11 October 1864

Hopkins, Caleb, fl. 1864

Autograph document

Title: Receipt of Adeline M. Burpee

She paid $8.90 for fees on the estate of Thomas Burpee.

GLC02744.208

20 June 1864

Brown, J.S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Letter announcing that he is sending her husband's commission along with some letters.

GLC02744.209

23 June 1864

Fowler, Frank, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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

27 June 1864

Brown, J.S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He writes he received her letter regarding her husband's possessions. He will do his best. He must decide what to do with his horse. He sends his condolences.

GLC02744.211

6 July 1864

Adams & Co. (Express company)

Autograph document

Title: mail receipt her husbands possessions

This is for one box

GLC02744.212

6 July 1864

Adams & Co. (Express company)

Autograph document

Title: 2nd mail receipt her husbands possessions

This is for one box

GLC02744.213

28 June 1864

Brown, J.S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He writes that he will box up her husbands' items in 2 boxes to be sent express. Also found some money in his wallet and will be sending that along to her as well.

GLC02744.214

15 July 1864

Department of Virginia and North Carolina

Printed document

Title: In Memory of Some of the Gallant Dead of this Army...

A catalogue of redoubts and batteries that will be named after dead soldiers

GLC02744.215

21 July 1864

Gallup, Ed, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Holb

Wondering what to do with the Lieutenant's horse. Attempted to ship it to someone but this person had no use for the horse.

GLC02744.216

6 September 1862

Winchell, Chancey, fl. 1864

Autograph document

Title: receipt for the cost of one horse

For $150.

GLC02744.217

21 July 1864

Brown, J.S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Tells the story of how Thomas Burpee died starting with when he was shot to the time he was embalmed.

GLC02744.218

1 August 1864

Brown, J.S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He heard that she was not satisfied with his last letter. writes that while he sufferred he made little complaint. He regrets that he was not with him at the moment of death as he had stepped out to get supper not realizing the end was so near.

GLC02744.219

9 October 1864

Brown, J.S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC02744.220

15 July 1864

Brown, J.S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC02744.221

27 April 1865

Richard Burn M.D.

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC02744.222

2 October 1866

Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC02744.223

25 September 1862 - 23 November 1863

Clapp, Rev. C.W., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas W. Thayer

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

GLC02744.224

4 May 1863

Getty, George Washington, 1819-1901

Autograph document signed

Title: 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.

GLC02744.225

May 1863

Dutton, Art (colonel), fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Special Orders, No. 77

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

GLC02744.226

6 May 1863

Dix, Major General, fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: 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.

GLC02744.227

5 May 1863

Foster, Ben B., fl. 1863

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 31

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

GLC02744.228