2 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Typed letter

Title: 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

2 November 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Typed letter

Title: to Brother and Sister

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

GLC02744.337

16 December 1858

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: Legal Summons for unidentified person

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

GLC02744.347

19 November 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Typed letter

Title: to unknown

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

GLC02744.360

19 November 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Typed letter

Title: to unknown

Copy of 360.

GLC02744.361

19 November 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Typed letter

Title: to Col. Lucien F. Burpee

Extract of letter. copy of 360 and 361.

GLC02744.372

18 October 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Typed letter

Title: to Nephew

Mentions execution of Dr. Wright. Tells of life in Virginia.

GLC02744.374

14 May 1860

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Printed document

Title: General Orders, No. 20

Orders all officers to appear at their armory on the 23rd day of May, 1860.

GLC02744.376

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph document

Title: Return of the Members of Company C., 5th Regiment who performed Military Duty...

Lists town, county and the number of days each officer was on duty

GLC02744.378

07 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Instructs his wife to invest one thousand in bonds and to reduce Bissell's account to four or five hundred. A note in pencil says these bonds were later stolen from her by Clark.

GLC02744.184

09 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that the goverment bonds are far safer than Bissell Bank. Encamped outside Portsmouth in a very dry area. she believes his letter to Alonzo was very severe.

GLC02744.185

08 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charley Burpee

He is very glad to hear he is well. Tells him to love mother.

GLC02744.186

08 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucien Burpee

Happy to hear he had a pleasant visit with aunt Margery. Notes he has made an improvement in letter writing.

GLC02744.187

09 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He received her package safely. He moved camp. He provides new address at which to send mail.

GLC02744.188

09 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Copy of 188.

GLC02744.189

14 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Currently in bivouac. Reports heavy fighting for the railroad last Saturday. the officers have kept their spirits up. He learned of a great victory involving Hancock. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield. not original letter

GLC02744.190

14 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Original version of 190. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.

GLC02744.191

17 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He tells the story of a battle.were almost captured. He lost 106 new and four commisioned officers.a buttlet struck the spur of his heel.

GLC02744.193

21 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Glad god is taking care of his family. He writes that the papers do not give an accurate account of the fight. They aren't even mentioned.

GLC02744.194

21 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Copy of 194.

GLC02744.195

24 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He writes that besides a little skirmishing they are fully entrenched. describes the arrangement of the fight (who was commanding who, how many regiments were under a specific General) he may not get much money when they are finally paid.

GLC02744.196

27 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He is glad to hear any news about the children. Gen. Dutten was wounded yesterday. But luckily she can tell the children that their father has not been hurt yet.

GLC02744.197

27 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Copy of 197

GLC02744.198

30 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Very impatient because they have been at Harrison's landing all day. tired of hanging out on a boat. General Dutten is recovering from a wound to his jaw.

GLC02744.199

30 May 1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

copy of 199

GLC02744.200