15 May 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He wonders why the 21st was not mentioned in the list of killed and wounded since one man was killed and three were wounded. Mentions Hooker's withdrawal.

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14 May 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He encamped at Brewer's Hill. He talks of the general's plan to occupy the line along the Mansemand River.

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21 May 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He misses Charlie and Lucien. wishes to see William. He asks if her dress is done.

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18 May 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He thinks of her always and wishes she could be with him.

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25 May 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that Hooker's defeat prevented the rebels from sending reinforcements to the Southwest. He hopes that Grant can be successful.

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29 May 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that his camp is near the Portsmouth railroad. He misses his family terribly.

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01 June 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes at great length about his love for and how their lives are connected.

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03 June 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is worried about the threat of Scarlet Fever for the children...talks about how his furlough may or may not affect her.

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04 June 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is still worried about Scarlet Fever. He talks about the prices of food. Said he has not recovered from his lameness.

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01 June 1890

Henry, E.S., fl. 1890

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles A. Burpee

Letter written to Thomas's son Charlie. He has enclosed some letters. Most of letter is illegible.

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08 June 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry E. Stevens

He is about six miles from Portsmouth. He spends his days bulding forts. He is living a better life than when they were in the Potomac Army.

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January 1, 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry E. Stevens

He writes of his living arrangements. He asks Henry to visit him.

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09 June 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain

Two draft copies. Letter of resignation. Cannot assume current post because he suffers from Chronic Rheumatism and Billious Fever.

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10 June 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he will not get to Connecticut before the end of the week. asks if she has written to Ann Warner yet.

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12 June 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He thinks that Vicksburg or Port Hudson will fall. He thinks that the Rebels do not have as many men as the Union.

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13 June 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He got a leave of absence for 30 days on account of disabilty.

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17 June 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He informs her he will be in Plymouth by Thursday night. Written at the Howard Hotel.

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28 June 1863

Wheeler, Edwin S., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas F. Burpee

Capt. Sputtle has gone to Fort Monroe with his company to guard 150 prisoner friends. He thinks if Richmond is captured , Then they will have come far.

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16 July 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

Four miles from New Haven. He will be home Saturday night.

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17 July 1863

Brainerd, Sylvester E., fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas F. Burpee

He is currently on provost guard. He notes that little David was there. most of letter is illegible.

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01 September 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

He writes to her how much it will cost her to take the train down to him. He suffers greatly without her and the children.

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13 September 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter

Title: to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

He writes to her about what she will need to bring when she comes to visit him. describes the arrangements, who will pick her up, etc.

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1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

There will be a new Provost Brigade commanded by Col. Dutton.

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14 September 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

He writes with explicit details on how to get to Baltimore and what to put in her trunk.

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02 September 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

He is looking for a private family to board with. will not let his wife do any of the work. He writes his valise was opened in accordance with regulations, but nothing was disturbed.

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