24 March 1863

Prisley, Stephen, fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Certifies that Thomas Burpee is still ill and requires leave of absence

Doctor writes about Burpee's rheumatic fever which will prevent him from working.

GLC02744.245

25 May 1863

Williams, J.D., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas F. Burpee

J.D Williams thanks him for the receipt of his and Major Crosby's report.

GLC02744.247

April 30, 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Specification of Charges versus Asst. Surgeon J. Tennont

Burpee writes that he left camp to visit the town of Portsmouth without permission. copy

GLC02744.250

April 30, 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Specification of Charges versus Asst. Surgeon J. Tennont

Burpee writes that he left camp to visit the town of Portsmouth without permission. original

GLC02744.251

15 May 1864

Forbes, A.P., fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Invoice of Ordinance and Ordinance Stores

Turned over 7 rounds of elongated ball and packing boxes to Thomas Burpee.

GLC02744.252

15 May 1864

Forbes, A.P., fl. 1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Invoice of Ordinance and Ordinance Stores

Copy of 252.

GLC02744.253

27 April 1864

E.T. Parkinson

Printed document

Title: General Orders, No. 10

Lieutenant J. C. Allen is now aide-de-camp and will be obeyed.

GLC02744.255

January 17, 1862

Williams, J.D., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph document

Title: By Order of the Adjutant-General's Office

He orders Thomas Burpee to bring an alphabetized list of the members of his company.

GLC02744.256

1929-1945

Becker, Samuel, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Sam writes that he would like to hear from Sylvia once in a while. He mentions that he went to Savannah and discovered the Jewish community there.

GLC09414.1691

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: Ellsworth

"He who noteth even the fall of a sparrow will have some purpose even in the fate of one like me." includes color picture of Ellsworth

GLC08414.1

9 October 1929

Buchalter, Miriam, fl. 1929

Postcard

Title: to Sylvia and Mad

Miriam's business card wishing Sylvia and Mad a happy new year in English and Hebrew.

GLC09414.1608

31 March 1944

Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944

V-Mail

Title: to Sylvia

Gellis writes that they've moved much closer to town and there is a Jewish Community Center and synagogue.

GLC09414.1589

23 November 1944

Vandervelde, Iris, fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia

This letter is from the married daughter of the family Moe and Jack visited over Passover, Iris. She writes that she has heard so much about Sylvia and hopes they can meet one day. She also writes that her own husband has been in the army.

GLC09414.1599

February 16, 1867

Mother, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

was happy to receive letters from her and Edward. also got tickets from from "those dear children." mentions a Fanny Peck who married a minister.

GLC08311.51

1859

Book

Title: Richard H. Jackson's copy of the New Testament

In the back it says he carried this in his pocket during the war. It also says it was given to him by an intimate friend, Miss Mary D. Armstrong.

GLC07705.425

circa 1861-1864

Hayward, G., fl. 1861-1865

Engraving

Title: View of Broadway

Includes Trinity Church and the City Hotel.

GLC09118.15

circa 1861-1864

Engraving

Title: The Bible-House--Cooper Institute--Tompkins Market

GLC09118.20

26 July 1863

Stone, David L., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William J. Whittford

He writes on the Christian faith and God's will which has carried them to this point in the war. He refers to the Garrison abolitionists and their motto: "The United States Constitution is a covenant with death and an agreement with hell."

GLC07205.103

30 April 1863

Cheney, B.F., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Br. John

He writes about his work as a mail carrier and how he is owed a hundred dollars. He refers to prayer meetings.

GLC07205.093

28 December 1862

Stone, David L., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William F. Whitfield

First part is addressed to Mr. Whitfield, second part to Mrs. Whitfield. He writes that they look toward God for strength. There are twelve to a tent now and they have not received their pay yet.

GLC07205.026

21 May 1863

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He heard of the death of a fellow soldier, whom he hoped had lived. They are under marching orders and have to be ready to leave at any time. He talks about the hand of providence.

GLC02415.027

14 May 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

Their regiment has not had a chaplain for some time They are thinking of starting a bible class and he is all for it.

GLC02415.082

15 March 1862

Strickland, M.P., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Enoch Q. Fellows

He is trying to gain favor so he can be appointed post chaplain.

GLC02745.009

7 October 1861

Chase, M.E., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L.P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury

He wishes to establish a scientific and religious institution. He mentions Fellows as a mutual acquaintance as a way of introduction.

GLC02745.018

7 April 1918

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He has enclosed a statement of the First Presbysterian Church. William has volunteered for the tank service and will undergo five weeks of training.

GLC02679.13