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...

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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

15 May 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Report

Report of the movement of the 21st Regiment, includes extract of general orders no. 28

GLC02744.229

15 April 1864

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas F. Burpee

He advises him to make a direct application to Major General Butler in reference to the recruiting of his regiment.

GLC02744.230

23 July 1863

Brown, Gno., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas F. Burpee

GLC02744.231

28 May 1863

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas F. Burpee

He heard that the position of hospital steward is vacant. recommending John A Brown for the position.

GLC02744.232

16 April 1861

Williams, Joseph D., fl. 1861

Printed document

Title: General Orders, No. 232

He details the organization of a regiment of infantry made up of volunteers.

GLC02744.233

January 17, 1861

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

Printed document

Title: General Orders, No. 227

How to prevent disloyalty and anarchy. encourage enlistment and discipline.

GLC02744.234

1 May 1861

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

Autograph document signed

Title: Special Order, No. 12 (for Thomas F. Burpee)

He is ordered to deliver all rifle muskets and equipment in his possession to Col. John M. Hathering and General Van Buren.

GLC02744.235

8 May 1861

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

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 283

volunteers are no longer needed.since the president declined their services they are hereby discharged.

GLC02744.236

1 May 1861

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas F. Burpee

If there is an emergency, they will take his offer of service to the governor. They cannot give him any new muskets at this time.

GLC02744.237

20 May 1852

Hibbard, C., fl. 1852

Printed document

Title: Company Orders 1852, Fifth Regiment, First Brigade

He must give legal warning to members of company who are scheduled to appear on parade at Union Hall in Rockville, May 28th, 1852.

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