27 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He says some generals have retired and now Hooker heads up their army. Soldiers died from fatigue/exposure, strewn across ground, won't read about it in the papers. Includes January 28, where he reassures his wife about her anxiety about hearing a battle might be near and about the possibility of this death. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.136

29 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

A man stayed in the camp last night and complained about it. Still sick currently experiencing fever and rheumatism. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.137

01 February 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that he is about to try to get a leave of absence and she need not write to him after she receives this letter. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.138

24 March 1863

Risley, Stephen G., fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: [Consent of leave for Lieut. Col. Thomas F. Burpee]

Notation at top of document indicates this is a duplicate.

GLC02744.141

09 April 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Second page contains only address for future mail. The 21st is five miles from where he is and he will be going in the morning. describes the weather. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia

GLC02744.143

11 April 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He describes his journey back. saw Mr and mrs Pond. Mentions park and Burdett. Col. Dutton gave him a very warm reception. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia

GLC02744.144

14 April 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He has had a lot of picket duty lately. Major Crosby is getting a leave of absence so he can be with his wife. Offers to let her come join the army for a while if she wants.

GLC02744.145

18 April 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that some of the officers had their wives with them for a while but were ordered to leave at Norfolk. Tells the story of how Col. Kimball was murdered by General Cocoran.

GLC02744.146

21 April 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Details capture of Confederate battery and shares his views on the course of the war.

GLC02744.147

24 April 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He does not think the enemy will attack them here as they have 30 thousand men and a lot of artillery. Thanks her for her letter and the children's letters.

GLC02744.148

26 April 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He must find something to occupy his mind since his wife is not around. asks after the children. He wants to know if Lucien is in school now. The English language cannot describe what he feels for her.

GLC02744.149

29 April 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Details his own soldiers having a conversation across the river with Confederate soldiers. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia

GLC02744.150

30 April 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is sending her an allotment check. He instructs her as to what to do with it.

GLC02744.151

08 February 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He regrets not being able to see her safely back to Fort Monroe. later all the men got sea sick aboard the ship. He bivouacked later and waited for the enemy who did not come. He will write his letters like a journal entry from now on.

GLC02744.152

05 February 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Letter of arrival. Notes they made it safely but were sea sick.

GLC02744.153

21 April 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Writes about the potential danger of the"Rebel Ram" and the Plymouth capture.

GLC02744.180

17 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Discusses a battle where he loses 106 men.

GLC02744.192

04 June 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Copy of the original. Last letter home, writes about troop movements and assures wife of health. Was written near Cold Harbor, Virginia.

GLC02744.203

1863

Shoel, Charles, fl. 1863-1865

Engraving

Title: Port Hudson and its Defences: Constructed and Engraved to Illustrate the War with the South

One engraving entitled "Port Hudson and its Defences; Constructed and Engraved to Illustrate the War with the South" dated 1863. Depicts a topographical map of Port Hudson and its vicinity during the Battle of Port Hudson May 22-July 9, 1863. Caption notes, "a topographical map of Port Hudson and its vicinity, showing (mispelled shewing) Earthworks, &c. that were in existence at the time of its fall." Engraved by William Kemble after topography by Charles Shoel.

GLC08878.0127

1864

Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902

Engraving

Title: Attack on Port Hudson

One engraving entitled "Attack on Port Hudson" dated 1864. Depicts battle between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Port Hudson, May 22-July 9, 1863. Engraved from the original painting by Nast, in the possession of the publishers at time of engraving. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0128

1863

Parsons, Charles, 1821-1910

Engraving

Title: The Capture of New Orleans; The Fleet Pasing Forts on the Mississippi

One engraving entitled "The Capture of New Orleans; The Fleet Passing Forts on the Mississippi" dated 1863. Depicts a naval battle on the Mississippi River. Caption notes [names and descriptions of ships featured in the painting], Fort St. Phillip, Brooklyn, Pawnee, Fort Jackson, Louisiana (iron plated battery exploding), Varuna (fighting through iron clad gunboats), Hartford (flagship, firecraft alongside), Pensacola, Mississippi, Manassas (ram)." Engraved by William Ridgeway after a painting by Charles Parsons.

GLC08878.0129

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: The Capture of New Orleans: Attack on Fort Phillips

One engraving entitled "The Capture of New Orleans; Attack on Fort Phillips" dated 1862. Depicts naval warfare between USS Fort Jackson and CSS St. Phillip, during the Battle of New Orleans, April 18-28, 1862. engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel, in possession of publishers at time of engraving.

GLC08878.0130

1863

Darley, Felix Octavius Carr, 1822-1888

Engraving

Title: Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., Charge of General Grant

One engraving entitled "Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., Charge of General Grant" dated 1863. Depicts Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7,1862. In the center of the image two soliders on horsback clash swords. On the left, a solider carrying a tattered Union flag falls to the ground. Engraved by W. Ridgeway after a painting by Felix Octavius Carr Darley.

GLC08878.0131

1862

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle of Shiloh

One engraving entitled "Battle of Shiloh" dated 1862. Depicts hand to hand combat between Union and Confederate forces during the Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862. Caption notes "recapture of artillery by a portion of Gen. Rosseau's command." Engraved after a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0132

1865

Chapin, John Reuben, 1823-1894

Engraving

Title: Battle of Lookout Mountain, GA.

One engraving entitled "Battle of Lookout Mountain, GA." dated 1865. Depicts Union soliders during the Battle of Lookout Mountain, November 24, 1863. In the forefront of the image one Union solider stands tall, next to him, another solider is winded from climbing. In the background, Union troops climb Lookout Mountain. Engraved after a painting by John Reuben Chapin. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0133