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"Squarepond"

A speech of some kind for an association, mentions desired chracter traits.

GLC02744.279

Tempest in a Pea Pod

Printed. Talked of a rich man that makes promises to a poor villiage.

GLC02744.280

to Parents

Informs his parents about how the family is doing

GLC02744.281

to J.W. Thayer

He writes of a band that cannot come to an agreement as to whether they want the more expensive instruments or the cheaper ones.

GLC02744.282

Selected for the Afflicted

Includes note at the bottom saying that mother has been sick with the mumps.

GLC02744.283

Lines Selected for Adaline Harwood on the Death of her Twin Sister

Includes note at bottom from the author, her cousin.

GLC02744.284

Lines on the Death of a Friend

Refers to Adaline's twin sister

GLC02744.285

Lines Suggested by the Death of Cousin Angeline Harwood

Refers to Adaline's twin sister

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to Thomas F. Burpee

He is glad he is in an area of relative safety. He reports a recent visit with Mrs. Burpee. He worries about his spiritual growth.

GLC02744.287

to Brother and Sister

He writes that her foot has improved. Talks about dealing with the loss of friends.

GLC02744.288

In Memoriam

Note at top indicates it was most likely written for William Goodell, killed at Gettysburg.

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envelope with picture of Camp Huntington

5th Regiment., Conn. on front

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to Sister

Offers condolences on the death of her daughter.

GLC02744.291

Comrades of the Gallant 21st Conn.

Reunion piece on the regiment and all the people they lost.

GLC02744.292

to Mr. Burpee (his son, probably)

Writes he has included a letter from his father to the "commander of the Gallant 21st."

GLC02744.293

Lines Suggested in Memory of Col. Thomas F. Burpee

poem

GLC02744.294

untitled

He mentions's father's condition and Lucien's eye problems. Could be part of a letter.

GLC02744.295

Blank Stationary entitled Head Q'ers 21st. Conn. July 1864

blank

GLC02744.296

scratch paper with scribbles

By one of Burpee's sons

GLC02744.298

Letters and Numbers

Signed Alfred Gage at the top but does not appear to be author since one is clearly the work of a child and the other an adult.

GLC02744.299

scratch paper with scribbles

By one of Burpee's sons.

GLC02744.301

to Thomas F. Burpee (Father)

By his son, writing about the lack of snow and his school subjects.

GLC02744.302

to Cousin (spelled Cosen)

He writes he is in Newport News and is enjoying himself.

GLC02744.303

to Cousin

He writes that he would like to see a cotton field. He talks about how his school will be "examined" on Friday.

GLC02744.304

to Charlie

He tells him to write another charge on the rebels and to be a good boy every day.

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to Lucien

He tells him to help his mother and take care of Charlie.

GLC02744.306

to Lucien Burpee

He writes that it has rained most of the day. He hopes Lucien's eyes are well.

GLC02744.309

scratch paper

The word "orders" and "by command" stand out

GLC02744.310

to Charlie

He writes that he received his letter and tells him to write again soon.

GLC02744.311

to Lucien

He tells him to be a good boy and say our father every night.

GLC02744.312

scratch paper with scribbles

Most likely by one of Burpee's sons.

GLC02744.313

Scratch paper

Filled with scribbles and doodles.

GLC02744.314

to Lucien

Appreciates the letters he sends. He will answer them when he has time. tells him to be good.

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to Army Headquarters

"I am well and unharmed."

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to Charley

Glad they went to visit their aunts. He heard that the hotel they stayed in burned up a few days after they left.

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to Charley

Sends kisses

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to Lucien

Tells him to be good and help his mother.

GLC02744.319

to Charlie

Asks him to write.

GLC02744.320

to Charlie

Hopes he will see both his sons again and that they grow up to be good men.

GLC02744.321

to Charlie

He heard he got a cut on his head and asks if it is better.

GLC02744.322

to Charlie

He tells him to be a good boy and fight the rebels hard.

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to Lucien

He tells him to be a good boy and love his mother

GLC02744.324

to Lucien

So glad he is learning to read and write. He asks about Sunday school. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

GLC02744.325

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

In pencil, Children's 1863-4, is written at the top.

GLC02744.326

The Fourteenth at Gettysburg

Portion of the speech deliverred by Chaplain Henry S. Stevens at the unveiling of the monument of Connecticut's honored regiment at Gettysburg July 3rd, 1884.

GLC02744.327

I Want to be an Angel

poem

GLC02744.328

Highly Important from Richmond
From General Burnside's Army
Operations of the Steamer Currituck
Interesting from North Carolina

Four articles about the current war news including troop movements

GLC02744.329

Observing the Day-Honoring the Nation's Dead with Flowers, Eulogies and Public Demonstrations

A special day of speeches and poems prsented to honor the men that died in the war. Reports the words of the mayor and ex-mayor.

GLC02744.330

Buckingham and Union-7,000 to 10,000 Majorit
Copperheadism on its Last Legs

2 articles: inevitable triumph and the victories along the way

GLC02744.331

The Rockville Leader-front page

Features article on New Year's message, the "Canning" of Rock Mill Canal, announcements, advertisements and obituary.

GLC02744.332

3 Calling Cards for the Hammonds

One for Lucy, one for Hiram and one stating when Mrs.Hammond will be home.

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1 envelope

With the words "In Case of Fire---Save this Box" written on it

GLC02744.334

1 envelope

With the words " Christmas Eve Picture" typed on it

GLC02744.335

to Mrs Thomas F. Burpee (excerpt of original)

He sends a picture from Harper's Weekly of a soldier separated from his family. Requests pictures of the boys.

GLC02744.336

to Brother and Sister

Letter describing their home and daily life. He writes everyone is good and growing fat.

GLC02744.337

to Charles Burpee

The date stamped on envelope s January 27th, 1926, but in red someone wrote, Rockville 1860.

GLC02744.338

Lines to the Portrait of Col. Thomas F. Burpee

"Why speak'st thou not, my precious one?/There as I gaze, me thinks thou might/One word from thee, my darling one,/Would fill my heart with strange delight...

GLC02744.339

Scratch paper

Used for accounting or as a ledger.

GLC02744.340

torn note

About a leave of absence.

GLC02744.341

Sentry Box

Article about R.O.T.C summer camp and the civil war history they will learn.

GLC02744.342

Muster Roll of C. Company

Includes Burpee.

GLC02744.343

to unknown

Illegible

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to Rev. and Dear Brother

He arrived home and found all things well, is enclosing something for his daughter.

GLC02744.345

Lines-All hail ye teachers and students all!

O listen to our song/Be not stunned at this night's call/Unless you think tis wrong/Cast your eyes on those things so fine...

GLC02744.346

Legal Summons for unidentified person

A general court will assemble at the Brainard Hotel and this person's presence is required.

GLC02744.347

Ledger

includes Burpee

GLC02744.348

Notes on the 23rd Psalm

This was written into a pocket bible on the eve of the battle of Donaldson..

GLC02744.349

for Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Includes birth and death dates for her and her husband as well as the date they got married.

GLC02744.350

Grand is thy march eternal years

Grand all the planets in their spheres/But man is mortal! full of fears/He lives to die...

GLC02744.351

General Orders, No. 375

Enlistments are commanded to stop.

GLC02744.352

untitled poem

Features the refrain: Will my father come again?

GLC02744.353

General Orders, No. 350

About the allocation of pay for volunteers' families.

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General Orders, No. 382

Outlines the procedure for enlistment.

GLC02744.355

Exceution of Dr. David Wright

Summary of several newspaper articles on a man who supposedly shot a Yankee Lieutenant

GLC02744.356

Recollections of Members of the Twenty-First

The twenty-first remembers the what happened with Dr. David Wright.

GLC02744.357

to Charles Burpee

He writes that he was not on guard the night that Dr. David Wright may have tried to escape.

GLC02744.358

to Charles Burpee

Hewrites that he encloses a brief account of his time working in the jail at Norfolk, VA.

GLC02744.359

to unknown

Extract from a letter about the excecution of Dr. David Wright.

GLC02744.360

to unknown

Copy of 360.

GLC02744.361

William Stone Hubbell

Biography of William Stone Hubbell, an officer in the twenty-first

GLC02744.362

Permission granted to Mrs. Adeline Burpee and daughter to come to Fort Monroe

Official permission from the head quarters of the military governor.

GLC02744.363

General Orders, No. 11

Procedure for officer of Volunteers wishing to resign.

GLC02744.364

Receipt for Thomas F. Burpee

For the cost of shirts. He paid $6.00.

GLC02744.365

Budget sheet or scratch paper used for accounting

Shows total expenditures per month including clothing, rations, and servants.

GLC02744.366

receipt for train ticket

To freight from Hartford

GLC02744.367

Granting permission to Burpee to take a leave of absence

Burpee has permission to go to Ft. Monroe en route for Baltimore and he can also take his horse,

GLC02744.368

Forwarding note for Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Said to contain 650 dollars.

GLC02744.369

to friends

Mentions Angeline, Adeline's sister who died.

GLC02744.370

Rooms of the Mississippi Valley Sanitary Fair, Under Lindell Hotel, St. Loius, MO

dark yellow

GLC08413.01

Union

features George Washington on a horse

GLC08413.09

Why Don't You Take It?

features one dog looking down at a piece of meat that says Washington on it as another dog walks by.

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Union

features woman in dress with American flag holding a flag that says Union.

GLC08413.31

Union

features tree filled with flags

GLC08413.41

One Nation--One Government

features arc with all the states written in it. eagle sits on top with flags.

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Union-State of Vermont-Freedom and Unity

light blue. features woman holding flag against circular picture of Vermont.

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Headquarters, Pennsylvania State Agency

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Major Gen. George B. McClellan

picture of McClellan on the morning of July 26, 1861

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Why Don't You Take It?

features picture dog wearing collar that says Scott and another dog wearing collar that says Jeff looking at a piece of meat that says Washington

GLC08414.4

The Fence that Uncle Abe Built

features B&W picture of Abraham Lincoln and poem beneath

GLC08482.4

Jeff Davis Boasts that Cotton's King...

features color picture of man holding flag and standing by sign that reads To Washington Through Baltimore.

Rhyme about Jefferson Davis beneath.

GLC08482.5