circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucien

He tells him to be a good boy and say our father every night.

GLC02744.312

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945

Autograph manuscript

Title: scratch paper with scribbles

Most likely by one of Burpee's sons.

GLC02744.313

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945

Autograph manuscript

Title: Scratch paper

Filled with scribbles and doodles.

GLC02744.314

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945

Autograph note signed

Title: to Lucien

Appreciates the letters he sends. He will answer them when he has time. tells him to be good.

GLC02744.315

1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Telegram signed

Title: to Army Headquarters

"I am well and unharmed."

GLC02744.316

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charley

Glad they went to visit their aunts. He heard that the hotel they stayed in burned up a few days after they left.

GLC02744.317

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph note signed

Title: to Charley

Sends kisses

GLC02744.318

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph note signed

Title: to Lucien

Tells him to be good and help his mother.

GLC02744.319

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph note signed

Title: to Charlie

Asks him to write.

GLC02744.320

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph note signed

Title: to Charlie

Hopes he will see both his sons again and that they grow up to be good men.

GLC02744.321

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph note signed

Title: to Charlie

He heard he got a cut on his head and asks if it is better.

GLC02744.322

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph note signed

Title: to Charlie

He tells him to be a good boy and fight the rebels hard.

GLC02744.323

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph note signed

Title: to Lucien

He tells him to be a good boy and love his mother

GLC02744.324

January 30, 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph note signed

Title: to Lucien

So glad he is learning to read and write. He asks about Sunday school. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

GLC02744.325

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Envelope

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

In pencil, Children's 1863-4, is written at the top.

GLC02744.326

5 July 1884

Stevens, Henry S., fl. 1884

Newspaper clipping

Title: The Fourteenth at Gettysburg

Portion of the speech deliverred by Chaplain Henry S. Stevens at the unveiling of the monument of Connecticut's honored regiment at Gettysburg July 3rd, 1884.

GLC02744.327

January 1862

The American, fl. 1862

Newspaper clipping

Title: I Want to be an Angel

poem

GLC02744.328

January 21, 1863

Newspaper clipping

Title: Highly Important from Richmond From General Burnside's Army Operations of the Steamer Currituck Interesting from North Carolina

Four articles about the current war news including troop movements

GLC02744.329

1861-1877

Newspaper clipping

Title: Observing the Day-Honoring the Nation's Dead with Flowers, Eulogies and Public Demonstrations

A special day of speeches and poems prsented to honor the men that died in the war. Reports the words of the mayor and ex-mayor.

GLC02744.330

5 April 1864

Newspaper clipping

Title: Buckingham and Union-7,000 to 10,000 Majorit Copperheadism on its Last Legs

2 articles: inevitable triumph and the victories along the way

GLC02744.331

1 January 1926

Newspaper clipping

Title: The Rockville Leader-front page

Features article on New Year's message, the "Canning" of Rock Mill Canal, announcements, advertisements and obituary.

GLC02744.332

27 May 1861

Ephemera

Title: 3 Calling Cards for the Hammonds

One for Lucy, one for Hiram and one stating when Mrs.Hammond will be home.

GLC02744.333

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: 1 envelope

With the words "In Case of Fire---Save this Box" written on it

GLC02744.334

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: 1 envelope

With the words " Christmas Eve Picture" typed on it

GLC02744.335

2 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Typed letter

Title: to Mrs Thomas F. Burpee (excerpt of original)

He sends a picture from Harper's Weekly of a soldier separated from his family. Requests pictures of the boys.

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