1859

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Diary

Title: Diary for 1859

Mainly used as an account book with a few diary entries

GLC02744.381

1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Diary

Title: Diary for 1862

Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book.

GLC02744.382

1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Diary

Title: Diary for 1863

Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book. Many blank pages.

GLC02744.383

1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Diary

Title: Diary for 1864

Final year. Records troop movements until June 11th when his mother takes over after his death. Provides details of funeral. Rest is blank.

GLC02744.384

1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Book

Title: Burpee's copy of the New Testament

Pocket size editon of the the New Testament

GLC02744.385

10 March 1910

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to Walter S. Field

asks that he appear for him in any suits that may be instituted against him as trustee for a Kickapoo indian named Wah-nah-ka.

GLC07733.02.1

20 October 1864

Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sweet and darling wife

the Colonel gave him brass buttons for his coat recently. writes that a furlough is out of the question now.writes he would like some whiskey. Written in Camp Stevens

GLC08270.01

21 October 1864

Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to loving, sweet and best of wives

writes that he now knows that they will lose the enemy "I have never felt so gloomy in all my life..."Written in Camp Stevens

GLC08270.02

28 October 1864

Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dear, loving and sweet wife

received orders to draw and cook up rations for 3 days. will soon be in a fight. wishes he could come home and stay there for the rest of his days. Written in Camp Stevens

GLC08270.03

4 November 1864

Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dear, loving and sweet wife

they are expecting to leave soon, most likely in the direction of Atlanta. fears there will be alot of sickness in camp this winter Written in Camp Stevens

GLC08270.04

5 November 1864

Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to loving, sweet, darling and best of all wives

asks for his boots and overcoat. wishes he could only be with her. Written in Camp Stevens

GLC08270.05

15 December 1864

Schumpert, Amos K., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to loving, sweet, darling and best of all wives

describes a run in with the yankees. they seem to have disappeared but he fears "they will cross the river above or below this place, cut us off , and capture us." Gen. Meloy said there would be a train in the morning to take them away, wherever necessary.

GLC08270.06

circa 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

He complains that he did not receive a letter from him in such a long time he had given up hope. He writes if he ever visits he should come and see him or else he would cry.

GLC08291.01

February 4, 1861

Lucie, fl. 1859-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

He heard that he and Mary are not on good terms. He thinks his impending marriage is a good idea.

GLC08291.02

16 March 1861

Cole, J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

from his father. illegible.

GLC08291.03

18 April 1861

Cole, J., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

From his father. He has sent nine dollars. Tells him he must make it go as far as possible.

GLC08291.04

28 March 1861

Lucie, fl. 1859-1897

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

He informs him that a certain lady he was interested in is already engaged. He asks him if he had a good time on Sunday evening. tells him to give his respects to someone (name illegible).

GLC08291.05

3 January 1862

Cole, Florence, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

From his sister. She asks him about life in Wisconsin. She says Ms. Hillard had a donation party while Mr. Hans had a meeting of the sewing society. She writes that she has sent his slippers.

GLC08291.06

4 April 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

Saw his sister the other night. Mentions the nineteenth regiment. Also mentions that someone he knows was killed in the tenth regiment. The tenth regiment has only six hundred men left.

GLC08291.07

11 August 1862

Cole, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

From his father. Arriving Saturday night...? illegible.

GLC08291.08

4 October 1862

Cole, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank A. Cole

illegible. mentions [ten day application...]

GLC08291.09

20 June 1862

Cole, Frank, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He describes a battle in which he came out safe and sound. 13 wounded, four killed. Heavy artillery.

GLC08291.10

13 July 1864

Willcox, C.B., fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: General Orders No. 32

A general court martial is appointed for the July 14th for the trial of Private John Cooney.

GLC08291.12

4 August 1864

Cole, Frank, fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He knows that that his parents know that he has been wounded. He cannot stand lying a in a hosptall.

GLC08291.13

5 August 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank

He is packing all company business and clothes to be sent to him. He has included his dress coat with a key to his valise in the dress pocket. Informs him of the dead and missing.

GLC08291.15