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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
16 October 1862
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
He mentions the raid of the rebels up Chamenburg River. He writes about what he eats.Written in Camp Plesant Valley
GLC02744.040
20 October 1862
He writes of receiving food in the mail. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
GLC02744.042
02 May 1863
He saw Sam. He does not think he will get a furlough any time soon. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia
GLC02744.050
03 June 1863
He is worried about the threat of Scarlet Fever for the children...talks about how his furlough may or may not affect her.
GLC02744.062
to Captain
09 June 1863
Two draft copies.
Letter of resignation. Cannot assume current post because he suffers from Chronic Rheumatism and Billious Fever.
GLC02744.067
12 June 1863
He thinks that Vicksburg or Port Hudson will fall. He thinks that the Rebels do not have as many men as the Union.
GLC02744.069
to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee
01 September 1863
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.
GLC02744.075
13 September 1863
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.
GLC02744.076
1863
There will be a new Provost Brigade commanded by Col. Dutton.
GLC02744.077
09 September 1863
He coming up with a strategy for getting her down to Baltimore. writes that she can say say she's coming for the benefit of soldier's aid. All she'd have to do is visit the hospital once a week.
GLC02744.081
17 September 1863
He has her pass but doesn't want to send it as it may get lost. tells her to get prepared to leave. Capt. Shepard will meet her in New London.
GLC02744.083
18 September 1863
He goes over the who, where, and how of the trip she will soon. Like previous letters except more definite.
GLC02744.084
19 September 1863
Once again discusses where and when to meet Mr. Burdick, as he will have her pass.
GLC02744.085
21 September 1863
More details as to where and how she will meet Mr. Burdick.
GLC02744.086
to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Holt
12 October 1863
Is sending a hundred dollars by way of another soldier who is going on furlough.
GLC02744.087
to Mr. Elijah Holt
19 November 1863
Written to his brother Elijah, talks about General Butler taking over and how it will make the rebels sweat, the execution of Dr. Wright.
GLC02744.089
to Nancy E. Jones
1861-1865
Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865
Inquiring after presents for Phebe Jane.
GLC02739.157
circa 1861-1864
He writes he will send her $25.
GLC02744.011
27 September 1862
He is practicing drills, new regiments are settling in. He updates her on where the union and the rebels stand.
GLC02744.028
February 6, 1863
He describes his hospital room. He is determined to come home soon. thinks of them often.
GLC02744.142
07 March 1864
describes his sleeping quarters. He recently went to a party at Col. Chesney's. He met a Mrs. Eastman and a Mrs. Reed.
GLC02744.164
13 March 1864
He had Capt. Belden arrested for drunkeness and Lt. Brown for letting his men leave camp without permission. He tells Charley and Lucien to be patient.
GLC02744.166
to Lucien Burpee
07 April 1864
He tells him a story of how one night the officer-in-command summoned him and told him the enemy was preparing a trap for them for the morning and the mishaps that subsequently followed.
GLC02744.174
18 April 1864
He acknowledges that she is going to Wilbraham and Somers. writes that Capt. Leastham is under arrest for overstaying his leave of absence, Doctor Tennant wants to see his intended wife, and Lucius Fowler just found out his father died.
GLC02744.178
21 April 1864
Writes about the potential danger of the"Rebel Ram" and the Plymouth capture.
GLC02744.180
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