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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05 September 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

He has been feeling much better. He decided they will stay in the house for soldiers. He went on board a ship called the Monitor.

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09 September 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

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.

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10 September 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

He again discusses what kind of clothes she will bring to Baltimore and how she will dress the children.

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17 September 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

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.

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18 September 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

He goes over the who, where, and how of the trip she will soon. Like previous letters except more definite.

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19 September 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

Once again discusses where and when to meet Mr. Burdick, as he will have her pass.

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21 September 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

More details as to where and how she will meet Mr. Burdick.

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12 October 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Holt

Is sending a hundred dollars by way of another soldier who is going on furlough.

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14 October 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Holt

They wish for them to rip out the lining of her cloak and send it to them so she can use it to make something warm to wear around the house.

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19 November 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Elijah Holt

Written to his brother Elijah, talks about General Butler taking over and how it will make the rebels sweat, the execution of Dr. Wright.

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23 November 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Elijah Holt

He describes his long sickness in detail, starting in Baton Rouge and leading up to his current circumstances.

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10 October 1866

Burbank. S., fl. 1866

Autograph document signed

Title: [request for Reynolds to report to Adjutant General's office]

Reynolds has passed an examination before the board and should report to the Adjutant General's office for instructions. Docket: 1/1/1867 Noting amount of money reimbursed to Reynolds for his trip to New Orleans and then to New Orleans.

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2 January 1867

Hartsuff, George L., 1830-1874

Printed document signed

Title: Special Orders No. 1

Special Orders, No. 1. Assigned command of the Sib-District of the Rio Grande. Docket indicates mileage paid from New Orleans, Louisiana to Galveston, Texas.

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8 January 1867

Potwin, George C., fl. 1867

Printed document signed

Title: [Reynolds to take command of the sub-district of the Rio Grande]

Orders Major General J.J. Reynolds to take command of the "Sub-District of the Rio Grande, relieving Bv't Brigadier Lewis G. Brown, Col. 177th U. S. C. Troops."

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24 June 1875

Schures, H.B., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph J. Reynolds

He jokes that Reynolds must be in a healthy climate judging by the weight of the ladies. He also discusses various improvements to the city including a railroad and a penitentiary.

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14 October 1861

Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] His life at camp is "quiet," and the troops are making their own fun by stealing beer from the sutler's tent. He was surprised when he saw in a paper that Corporal Asa Smith from Indiana was injured, but "was pleased to know that it wasn't me." Sends news back of other soldiers presumably from his hometown. Numbered in pencil "16." Written at Camp Hamilton.

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23 October 1861

Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] A "spasm" occurred involving an attack on a Union foraging party, causing orders to be prepared to leave. He describes the arrival of troops, arms, and ships, noting those ships from Massachusetts. He tells of a letter he received from Wallace, and discusses the current military news and a compliment to his regiment. He expresses a wish to go with the Engineers that have received orders to move. Numbered in pencil "19." Written at Camp Hamilton.

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15 August 1861

Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

to father [Ebeniser Smith] the possibility of his regiment moving from Camp Cameron either on that day or the next. He says they will probably move by land, not steamer, but is unsure where they were going. Written at Camp Cameron.

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25 November 1861

Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] He notes the arrival of three regiments, saying that it appears there is going to be a fight and implying that Yorktown will be hurt by the Union's forces. He describes how troops from Delaware caught a Confederate soldier, and also captured six more Confederates nearby. He tells of an altercation between the Massachusetts 16th and the New York 20th, a largely German unit. The New York 20th men attacked a Massachusetts 16th soldier one day, which resulted in a huge brawl where the New York 20th got the worse of it. He tells about giving up their meals to a cavalry unit…

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12 December 1861

Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] Life in camp is dull. The regiment has a new lieutenant. His company is very good at drilling, and they are practicing under Col. Max Weber from Europe. The brigade practiced firing, and he says "there is music in the whistle of minnie balls especially when you hear some three thousand of them at once." He answers a question about his daily schedule. The sutler's store is closing, and he is glad. He received a letter from Natick, Massachusetts. Numbered in pencil "32." Written at Camp Hamilton.

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17 November 1861

Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

He writes that he heard southern regiments mutinied by Norfolk when they were not allowed to go to the defense of their states and said they would only fight under "the stars and stripes." A hard-of-hearing Union sergeant was accidentally shot by his own sentry when he failed to respond to the cry. He hopes he will be ordered to Beaufort. He reports that German scouts saw "2000 rebels" nearby and says if the Confederates attack Newport News, "they will get awfully whipped." The chaplain saw Senators Mason and Slidell. The men badly need new pants. Smith received letters from Wallace and…

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31 October 1861

Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] Companies A, C, and D marched to Newport News and saw white flags in house windows and a house on fire. The "great expedition" sailed, and he saw it in the paper and in person. Yesterday [October 30] there was a grand review, and Col. Wyman was in good shape. He received a bundle of papers and a letter from Wallace. A Lieut. Hagg [a friend from Massachusetts] told him that his letters were being read at the lyceum, and "if you [his mother] don't stop doing so, I am afraid that I shall have to stop writing." Numbered in pencil "21." Written at Camp Hamilton.

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3 November 1861

Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] He is bored, as "There is nothing stirring here now, it is the dullest time that I have seen since I have been here," and talks about a recent storm and requests a blanket be sent to him. The regiment may soon receive a Sibley tent, a building for their horses, and clothing from ladies in a nearby town. He received a nice letter from Mr. Patten [a family friend] and responded. Numbered in pencil "22." Written at Camp Hamilton.

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18 October 1861

Smith, Asa, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

to mother [Ann Smith] He thanks his mother for the food she sent. His regiment may move forward soon, and he hopes the Pennsylvanian troops are not put on picket duty as they are incompetent: "The soldiers of the 16th fear them more than they do the enemy." He sent ten dollars to Natick on the last payday. His men have named his tent the "Smithsonian Institute," although he says "(though I doubt if it does much for the arts and sciences)", and he is proud that he has the men's respect. Numbered in pencil "17." Written at Camp Hamilton.

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