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to Mr. Burpee (his son, probably)
30 October 1900
Blerosky, Hiram, fl. 1900
Writes he has included a letter from his father to the "commander of the Gallant 21st."
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Lines Suggested in Memory of Col. Thomas F. Burpee
1861-1877
M.D.S., fl. 1864
poem
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untitled
5 March 1929
C.W.B., fl. 1860
He mentions's father's condition and Lucien's eye problems. Could be part of a letter.
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Blank Stationary entitled Head Q'ers 21st. Conn. July 1864
July 1864
blank
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to Thomas Burpee
circa 1861-1864
Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945
Mostly illegible scribbles. In a different hand, probably his mother, writes Charley loves his father very much.
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scratch paper with scribbles
By one of Burpee's sons
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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.
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Circa February 1864
Burpee, Lucien, fl. 1860-1864
Lucien writes he has been to church and Sunday school. There have been two snow storms and he wonders if his father got his valentine.
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By one of Burpee's sons.
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to Thomas F. Burpee (Father)
By his son, writing about the lack of snow and his school subjects.
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to Cousin (spelled Cosen)
January 1864
He writes he is in Newport News and is enjoying himself.
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to Cousin
24 October 1863
He writes that he would like to see a cotton field. He talks about how his school will be "examined" on Friday.
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to Charlie
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
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.
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to Lucien Burpee
He writes that it has rained most of the day. He hopes Lucien's eyes are well.
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scratch paper
19 June 1863
The word "orders" and "by command" stand out
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He writes that he received his letter and tells him to write again soon.
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He tells him to be a good boy and say our father every night.
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Most likely by one of Burpee's sons.
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Scratch paper
Filled with scribbles and doodles.
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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
1862
"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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Sends kisses
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Tells him to be good and help his mother.
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Asks him to write.
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Hopes he will see both his sons again and that they grow up to be good men.
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He heard he got a cut on his head and asks if it is better.
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He tells him to be a good boy and fight the rebels hard.
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He tells him to be a good boy and love his mother
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January 30, 1863
So glad he is learning to read and write. He asks about Sunday school. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
In pencil, Children's 1863-4, is written at the top.
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The Fourteenth at Gettysburg
5 July 1884
Stevens, Henry S., fl. 1884
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.
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I Want to be an Angel
January 1862
The American, fl. 1862
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Highly Important from Richmond From General Burnside's Army Operations of the Steamer Currituck Interesting from North Carolina
January 21, 1863
Four articles about the current war news including troop movements
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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.
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Buckingham and Union-7,000 to 10,000 Majorit Copperheadism on its Last Legs
5 April 1864
2 articles: inevitable triumph and the victories along the way
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The Rockville Leader-front page
1 January 1926
Features article on New Year's message, the "Canning" of Rock Mill Canal, announcements, advertisements and obituary.
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3 Calling Cards for the Hammonds
27 May 1861
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
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With the words " Christmas Eve Picture" typed on it
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to Mrs Thomas F. Burpee (excerpt of original)
2 January 1863
He sends a picture from Harper's Weekly of a soldier separated from his family. Requests pictures of the boys.
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to Brother and Sister
2 November 1863
Letter describing their home and daily life. He writes everyone is good and growing fat.
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to Charles Burpee
January 27, 1926
Hartford Life Insurance Company
The date stamped on envelope s January 27th, 1926, but in red someone wrote, Rockville 1860.
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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...
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Used for accounting or as a ledger.
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torn note
8 June 1863
About a leave of absence.
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Sentry Box
March 15, 1929
Article about R.O.T.C summer camp and the civil war history they will learn.
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Muster Roll of C. Company
Includes Burpee.
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to unknown
April 1869
Illegible
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to Rev. and Dear Brother
March 22, 1862
Buttre, C.M., fl. 1862
He arrived home and found all things well, is enclosing something for his daughter.
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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...
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Legal Summons for unidentified person
December 16, 1858
A general court will assemble at the Brainard Hotel and this person's presence is required.
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Ledger
includes Burpee
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Notes on the 23rd Psalm
Pierco, Charles R., fl. 1862
This was written into a pocket bible on the eve of the battle of Donaldson..
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for Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
February 20, 1898
Includes birth and death dates for her and her husband as well as the date they got married.
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Grand is thy march eternal years
Grand all the planets in their spheres/But man is mortal! full of fears/He lives to die...
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General Orders, No. 375
1 November 1861
Williams, Joseph D., fl. 1861
Enlistments are commanded to stop.
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untitled poem
Features the refrain: Will my father come again?
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General Orders, No. 350
10 October 1861
About the allocation of pay for volunteers' families.
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General Orders, No. 382
7 November 1861
Outlines the procedure for enlistment.
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Exceution of Dr. David Wright
23 October 1863
Summary of several newspaper articles on a man who supposedly shot a Yankee Lieutenant
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Recollections of Members of the Twenty-First
The twenty-first remembers the what happened with Dr. David Wright.
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11 July 1913
He writes that he was not on guard the night that Dr. David Wright may have tried to escape.
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10 July 1913
Baldium, J.B., fl. 1913
Hewrites that he encloses a brief account of his time working in the jail at Norfolk, VA.
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19 November 1863
Extract from a letter about the excecution of Dr. David Wright.
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Copy of 360.
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William Stone Hubbell
Biography of William Stone Hubbell, an officer in the twenty-first
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Permission granted to Mrs. Adeline Burpee and daughter to come to Fort Monroe
14 September 1863
Naglee, H.M., fl. 1863
Official permission from the head quarters of the military governor.
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General Orders, No. 11
10 October 1863
Johnston, Geo. H., fl. 1863
Procedure for officer of Volunteers wishing to resign.
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Receipt for Thomas F. Burpee
17 November 1863
Burdick, C.M., fl. 1863
For the cost of shirts. He paid $6.00.
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Budget sheet or scratch paper used for accounting
Shows total expenditures per month including clothing, rations, and servants.
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receipt for train ticket
27 August 1862
To freight from Hartford
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Granting permission to Burpee to take a leave of absence
14 June 1863
Patrick, Marsena Rudolph, 1811-1888
Burpee has permission to go to Ft. Monroe en route for Baltimore and he can also take his horse,
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to friends
February 10, 1852
Mentions Angeline, Adeline's sister who died.
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to Col. Lucien F. Burpee
March 25, 1913
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company
Written in pencil: Execution of Dr. Wright.
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Extract of letter. copy of 360 and 361.
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Copy of 357
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to Nephew
18 October 1863
Mentions execution of Dr. Wright. Tells of life in Virginia.
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Execution David M. Wright
Summarizes newspaper articles on execution. Copy of 356.
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General Orders, No. 20
14 May 1860
Orders all officers to appear at their armory on the 23rd day of May, 1860.
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Roll of Company C, 5th Regiment
Includes Burpee at top
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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
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Diary for 1857
1857
Includes brief accounts of his days as well as some accounting. writes "Nothing New" several times.
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Diary for 1858
1858
Mainly used as an accounting book but there are also brief descriptions of his days mixed in.
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Diary for 1859
1859
Mainly used as an account book with a few diary entries
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Diary for 1862
Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book.
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Diary for 1863
1863
Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book. Many blank pages.
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Diary for 1864
1864
Final year. Records troop movements until June 11th when his mother takes over after his death. Provides details of funeral. Rest is blank.
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Burpee's copy of the New Testament
Pocket size editon of the the New Testament
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[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as corporal of the 4th infantry company]
10 September 1849
Smith, Elijah N., fl. 1849
Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as corporal of the 4th infantry company. Signed by Elijah N. Smith, esquire. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso. Printed by the "Press of Elihu Geer" in Hartford, Conneticut.
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[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as 3rd Sergeant L, M Company Conn Militia]
10 September 1850
Porter, J.C., fl. 1850
Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as 3rd Sergeant L, M Company Conn Militia Signed by J.C. Porter, esquire. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso. Printed by the "Press of Elihu Geer" in Hartford, Conneticut.
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[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as second lieutenant of the infantry "D" company of the fifth regiment]
27 September 1853
Seymour, Thomas H. (Thomas Hart), 1807-1868
Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as second lieutenant of the infantry "D" company of the fifth regiment signed by Thomas H. Seymour as governor of Conneticut and John P.C. Mather as Conneticut Secretary of State. Includes printed Conneticut seal...
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[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as second lieutenant of the infantry "C" company of the 5th regiment]
29 September 1854
Perry, Oliver H., fl. 1854
Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as second lieutenant of the infantry "C" company of the 5th regiment signed by Oliver H. Perry as Conneticut Secretary of State. Signature "Henry Dutton" on lefthand side of document. Includes printed Conneticut seal...
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[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of infantry "C" company of the fifth regiment]
12 September 1855
Perry, Nehemiah D., 1827-1911
Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee asAppointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of infantry "C" company of the fifth regiment signed by Nehemiah D. Perry as Conneticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William T. Minor as Governor of Conneticut. Includes...
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[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee adjutant lieutenant of the fifth regiment]
23 August 1858
Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875
Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as adjutant lieutenant of the fifth regiment. Signed by John Boyd as Conneticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Conneticut. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso.
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[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of the fifth regiment]
1 August 1859
Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of the fifth regiment. Signed by John Boyd as Conneticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Conneticut. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso.
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[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of artillery of the fifth regiment]
26 August 1861
Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of artillery of the fifth regiment. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Conneticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Conneticut. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on...
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[Envelope addressed to Captain Thomas F. Burpeem artillery leu a 5th Regt. Conn. Militiia]
28 August 1861
Envelope addressed to Captain Thomas F. Burpeem artillery leu a 5th Regt. Conn. Militiia. Return address: Adjutant General's Office, Conneticticut, Official Business. Handwritten words in pencil across side of envelope: Lieut. Militia. Stamp has been...
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[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as major of the fifth regiment]
13 May 1861
Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as major of the fifth regiment. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Connecticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Connecticut. Includes Connecticut state seal. Docket on verso.
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