11 December 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is unclear whether there will be any more fighting, but Burnside has pushed the rebels back. Fredricksburg has been badly damaged by artillery. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

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16 December 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He describes a day of tremendous and continuous artillery. They lost very few men and only one of his friends was wounded but not seriously. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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12 December 1862

Newspaper clipping

Title: The Latest News. By Telegraph. From the Army of the Potomac. The Main Body of Our Army Across the Rappahannock.

He describes artillery duel on the Potomac.

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17 December 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that his horse had a narrow escape from a bullet. M.B Metcalf was seriously injured but will be well soon. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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20 December 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Martin Metcalf ended up dying. He was entrusted with carrying out his last request; mailing his bible to his family. Written in a camp near Falmouth

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22 December 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee and children

When he went with men down to river to support battery, he caught a cold. says Hartford account of the Fredericksburg battle is "outrageously false" and gives quick account of battle. Written in a camp near Falmouth

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22 December 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: Friend Thayer

He compares the battle of Manassas which was bloodless to the battle of Fredricksburg which he describes as a cool atrocity. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

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13 November 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: J.W. Thayer, Esq.

He writes she must have learned from the paper that the army has moved.speculates that McClellan could have destroyed the Rebels after the battle of Antietam, but he stopped to recruit, thus giving the Rebels time to regroup.

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07 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: Friend Thayer

The news is encouraging, would like to have her come down and stay with him for a few days. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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24 December 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He talks about how the army is divided and organized. He writes that a young woman in Norwich presented him with a wreath of flowers as he was riding through the city. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

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26 December 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He cannot really say what he thinks of those higher in command, nevertheless, he notes that Burnside thinks himself incompetetent. Yet he thinks Burnside has no superior in the army. Features poem about Fredricksburg.Written in a camp near Falmouth

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28 December 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He suggests Ms. King's tenement. He will write a letter asking for her. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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30 December 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is glad to have gotten her photograph. writes that unless a different poilcy is adopted, either a long war or acknowledgemnt of the confederacy are inevitable. Doesn't believe fighting can bring peace. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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02 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He thought at one time that the Rebel army was made up of poor soldiers but discovered that their soldiers were quite rich. He is waiting eagerly for new photos. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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02 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Sketch

Title: [landscape sketch]

Features grassy hill with a few houses.

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02 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Sketch

Title: [camp sketch]

Shows the tents including surrounding area including a brook and a horse.

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03 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He believes they might have another Fredricksburg soon. He will finish the new railroad soon. They are now in the third brigade instead of the second. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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05 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about getting settled in the tenement. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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08 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Col. Dutton has left the 21st. very cold. He tells her not to lose her faith in God Almighty. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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12 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He lost his pocket memorandum the day before as it fell out of his pocket. mentions a doctor Lee he has made friends with. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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13 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is glad she got a tenement house, but wishes she would get a hired girl so she does not have to work too hard. He recalls several warm memories. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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14 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He compares winter in Virginia to winter in Rockville. He describes his "little darkie servant."Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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15 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Writes of how officers are paid.Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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16 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is worried about Charlie. Discusses the rooming situation again. whenever he hears of any problems, he yearns for her. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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13 April 1862

Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Writes that they are within shooting distance of the rebels' fort and have been for over a week. Thinks that there will be some fighting here since the fort is harder to get at than Fort Donelson. The surrounding area is all woods, and the woods are all swamps; they are in the mud and water, which is very deep. Writes that they "carried the great fort at Young Mills at the point of the bayonet, although we did not see more than a bakers dozen of rebels. Has been on picket duty extremely close to the rebels' fort. While on post, he looked down and saw a crowd of rebel men. The rebels…

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