12 February 1863

De Kay, Drake, fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Grants Burpee a leave of absence

Assistant Adjutant General grants Burpee a leave of absence for health reasons

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11 April 1864

Ramsay, George Douglas, 1802-1882

Printed document

Title: Circular No. 17

Circular informing commanding officers to complete a blank form on the history between March 1, 1863 to September 30, 1863.

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30 April 1864

Balch, George Beall, 1821-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas F. Burpee

One of his ordinances has been referred to the 2nd auditor for settlement.

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22 September 1864

Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893

Printed document

Title: Circular No. 75

Outlines when soldiers are entitled to their commissions and promotions.

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6 March 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles W. Burpee

He writes that his horse's foot is doing better. Jeffrey would like to see him and his brother. glad they are all safe and warm.

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6 March 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucien Burpee

He describes the scenery and daily life. He asks him about school and tells him to always help his mother and to become a good Christian man.

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27 June 1864

Brown, J.S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He writes he received her letter regarding her husband's possessions. He will do his best. He must decide what to do with his horse. He sends his condolences.

GLC02744.211

6 July 1864

Adams & Co. (Express company)

Autograph document

Title: mail receipt her husbands possessions

This is for one box

GLC02744.212

6 July 1864

Adams & Co. (Express company)

Autograph document

Title: 2nd mail receipt her husbands possessions

This is for one box

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28 June 1864

Brown, J.S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He writes that he will box up her husbands' items in 2 boxes to be sent express. Also found some money in his wallet and will be sending that along to her as well.

GLC02744.214

15 July 1864

Department of Virginia and North Carolina

Printed document

Title: In Memory of Some of the Gallant Dead of this Army...

A catalogue of redoubts and batteries that will be named after dead soldiers

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21 July 1864

Gallup, Ed, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Holb

Wondering what to do with the Lieutenant's horse. Attempted to ship it to someone but this person had no use for the horse.

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6 September 1862

Winchell, Chancey, fl. 1864

Autograph document

Title: receipt for the cost of one horse

For $150.

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21 July 1864

Brown, J.S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Tells the story of how Thomas Burpee died starting with when he was shot to the time he was embalmed.

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1 August 1864

Brown, J.S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He heard that she was not satisfied with his last letter. writes that while he sufferred he made little complaint. He regrets that he was not with him at the moment of death as he had stepped out to get supper not realizing the end was so near.

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9 October 1864

Brown, J.S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Trying to explain the high cost of shipping the body home. acting as a kind of middleman. But thinks he ought to be treated better. thinks it is unfair to expect him to pay the bill.

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15 July 1864

Brown, J.S., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He is concerned because he has not heard from her. He encloses the key for his carpet bag. Everything else is in the hands of Mr. Gallup.

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27 April 1865

Richard Burn M.D.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He writes the body was not properly preserved so a fee is not required in that instance. But says she will certainly pay for the coffin and asks for her to send the money.

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2 October 1866

Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas W. Thayer

Thayer asks Buckingham to give Mrs. Burpee his kindest and regards and say that he had nothing but the utmost respect for her husband from the time he entered the service.

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25 September 1862 - 23 November 1863

Clapp, Rev. C.W., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas W. Thayer

3 letters- tells Louise not be anxious about William...

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4 May 1863

Getty, George Washington, 1819-1901

Autograph document signed

Title: General Orders, Brigadier General Commanding

Congratulates the troops on their courage and conduct of late. thanks to all who particpated in the recent movement. Written near Suffolk, Virginia.

GLC02744.225

May 1863

Dutton, Art (colonel), fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: Special Orders, No. 77

Remove immediately to battery Stevens. Lieutenant Edward Gallup placed in arrest for assumption of authority.

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6 May 1863

Dix, Major General, fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: General Orders, No. 32

Newsletter of sorts congratulating General. Rick on the enemy's retreat to Blackwater. Less than 1500 men were killed.thank yous are extended. Written at Fort Monroe.

GLC02744.227

5 May 1863

Foster, Ben B., fl. 1863

Printed document

Title: General Orders No. 31

He believes that after 23 days of hardship the tides are turning once again. Renewed expressions of confidence and thanks.

GLC02744.228

15 May 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Report

Report of the movement of the 21st Regiment, includes extract of general orders no. 28

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