19 December 1859

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.W. Thayes

He is sending a sample of the Doeskin which Mr. Terry is making. He has done the finishing.

GLC02744.272

21 March 1853

Buce, Moses B., fl. 1853

Autograph document signed

Title: officially appoints Thomas F. Burpee legal guardian of three children

Frances S. Watts, Emma C. Watts and Francis Alonso Watts

GLC02744.273

7 April 1864

Judson, J.A., fl. 1864

Printed document

Title: General Orders, No. 55

Captain Stanton is praised for his efforts in a collision with the enemy near "Hill's Point."

GLC02744.274

Circa 1864

Newspaper clipping

Title: Obituary for Thomas F. Burpee

Died before he could find out about his promotion.

GLC02744.275

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: unidentified woman in dress

Most likely Adeline Burpee.

GLC02744.276

1837

Harwood, Ebenezer, fl. 1837

Autograph manuscript

Title: A Book of Records

Includes marriages, births, and deaths.

GLC02744.278

5 December 1850

E.H., fl. 1850

Autograph manuscript

Title: "Squarepond"

A speech of some kind for an association, mentions desired chracter traits.

GLC02744.279

1861-1877

Poem

Title: Tempest in a Pea Pod

Printed. Talked of a rich man that makes promises to a poor villiage.

GLC02744.280

1 October 1857

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Informs his parents about how the family is doing

GLC02744.281

8 December 1856

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.W. Thayer

He writes of a band that cannot come to an agreement as to whether they want the more expensive instruments or the cheaper ones.

GLC02744.282

1861-1877

Harwood, Ebenezer, fl. 1837

Poem

Title: Selected for the Afflicted

Includes note at the bottom saying that mother has been sick with the mumps.

GLC02744.283

1861-1877

Chaffus, E.H., fl. 1850

Poem

Title: Lines Selected for Adaline Harwood on the Death of her Twin Sister

Includes note at bottom from the author, her cousin.

GLC02744.284

1861-1877

Crishammer, Laura, fl. 1850

Poem

Title: Lines on the Death of a Friend

Refers to Adaline's twin sister

GLC02744.285

1861-1877

Poem

Title: Lines Suggested by the Death of Cousin Angeline Harwood

Refers to Adaline's twin sister

GLC02744.286

15 May 1864

Draey, A. W., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas F. Burpee

He is glad he is in an area of relative safety. He reports a recent visit with Mrs. Burpee. He worries about his spiritual growth.

GLC02744.287

25 October 1863

Goodell, S.L., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother and Sister

He writes that her foot has improved. Talks about dealing with the loss of friends.

GLC02744.288

July 1863

Poem

Title: In Memoriam

Note at top indicates it was most likely written for William Goodell, killed at Gettysburg.

GLC02744.289

1862

Envelope

Title: envelope with picture of Camp Huntington

5th Regiment., Conn. on front

GLC02744.290

15 August 1889

Hammond, Augusta, fl. 1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Offers condolences on the death of her daughter.

GLC02744.291

2 October 1900

Crosby, H.B., fl. 1900

Printed document

Title: Comrades of the Gallant 21st Conn.

Reunion piece on the regiment and all the people they lost.

GLC02744.292

30 October 1900

Blerosky, Hiram, fl. 1900

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Burpee (his son, probably)

Writes he has included a letter from his father to the "commander of the Gallant 21st."

GLC02744.293

1861-1877

M.D.S., fl. 1864

Newspaper clipping

Title: Lines Suggested in Memory of Col. Thomas F. Burpee

poem

GLC02744.294

5 March 1929

C.W.B., fl. 1860

Autograph manuscript

Title: untitled

He mentions's father's condition and Lucien's eye problems. Could be part of a letter.

GLC02744.295

July 1864

Printed document

Title: Blank Stationary entitled Head Q'ers 21st. Conn. July 1864

blank

GLC02744.296

circa 1861-1864

C.W.B., fl. 1860

Autograph manuscript

Title: scratch paper with scribbles

By one of Burpee's sons

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