13 July 1863

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

Vicksburg surrendered. Very, very faded.

GLC02172.71

20 September 1863

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He has been detailed as a nurse and does not know when he get out to see his brother. He knows his brother wants to marry but he tells him to look before he leaps.

GLC02172.72

16 September 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He wanted to come home to the state fair but his horse was too tired. He went to see Ms. Castes to see if he could hire a horse, but her folks will be using all the horses. He may get home next week. He hasn't heard from Frank.

GLC02172.73

18 December 1863

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

They are now in Knoxville. The regiment has suffered losses. Major Byington is dead. Captain Farren is wounded.

GLC02172.77

February 4, 1864

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

The officers have been trying to get soldiers to reenlist. More reenlisted than the number of people who actually showed up for duty. Those that did not reenlist had to be transferred to another regiment. Was written near Knoxville, Tennessee.

GLC02172.78

28 August 1864

Porter, Hank, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He was sorry to hear of the death of Uncle James. They have not heard from Sam or Matt. Theyw ere offered 1 dollar per pound for their wool.

GLC02172.80

28 August 1864

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He hopes his father has gotten over his sickness. They had a disagreement and he hopes this does not chnage his father's opinion of him.

GLC02172.81

10 March 1864

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He does not know what to think about his brother's idea to sell the homestead. He doesn't know what he will do after he gets out of the service. Newspaper clipping features list of names of those drafted.

GLC02172.82

January 10, 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Adeline Burpee

He describes the inside of his tent and the food that is available to them. He mentions that a lot of the officers have their wives with them. He is upset that the papers are so inaccurate. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.125

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Burpee

Mostly illegible scribbles. In a different hand, probably his mother, writes Charley loves his father very much.

GLC02744.297

Circa February 1864

Burpee, Lucien, fl. 1860-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Burpee

Lucien writes he has been to church and Sunday school. There have been two snow storms and he wonders if his father got his valentine.

GLC02744.300

16 September 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Friend Thayer

He describes his journey to Capitol Hill.

GLC02744.023

17 September 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He describes troop movements. He says a part of him enjoys this kind of life.

GLC02744.025

29 July 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Praises his wife. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.001

30 July 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes she is worthy of being the wife of an American soldier. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.002

01 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he will be unable to come home that Sunday. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.003

01 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he will try to be home on Tuesday. He instructs her to tell the children that they should love their country next to God. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.004

07 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes they had an election of officers that day. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.005

15 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes they received their equipment and arms today. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.006

14 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about the sacrifice the country has made. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.007

12 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that when they are ready to leave, he intends to spend a day or two at home.

GLC02744.008

18 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He gives instructions on how to make his drawers and under shirts.

GLC02744.009

17 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about how all the men are going home for the last time. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.010

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he will send her $25.

GLC02744.011

21 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes they had a greatd deal of visitors. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.012