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21 April 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis (fl. 1837-1929)
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
Writes about the potential danger of the"Rebel Ram" and the Plymouth capture.
GLC02744.180
29 April 1864
He writes a daily log of his travels from Washington to Hatteras to Fort Monroe and then ends as they prepare to go to Yorktown.
GLC02744.181
12 February 1863
De Kay, Drake (fl. 1863-)
Grants Burpee a leave of absence
Assistant Adjutant General grants Burpee a leave of absence for health reasons
GLC02744.246
11 April 1864
Ramsay, Geo. D. (fl. 1863-)
Circular No. 17
Circular informing commanding officers to complete a blank form on the history between March 1, 1863 to September 30, 1863.
GLC02744.248
30 April 1864
Balch, Geo.. (fl. 1863-)
to Thomas F. Burpee
One of his ordinances has been referred to the 2nd auditor for settlement.
GLC02744.249
22 September 1864
Townsend, E.D (fl. 1864-)
Circular No. 75
Outlines when soldiers are entitled to their commissions and promotions.
GLC02744.254
6 March 1864
Burpee, Thomas F. (fl. 1837 - 1864)
to Charles W. Burpee
He writes that his horse's foot is doing better. Jeffrey would like to see him and his brother. glad they are all safe and warm.
GLC02744.307
to Lucien Burpee
He describes the scenery and daily life. He asks him about school and tells him to always help his mother and to become a good Christian man.
GLC02744.308
10 April 1861
Figures, Henry S. (fl. 1861 -1864)
to Ma
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated April 10, 1861. Provides updates of his health and wellbeing. Asks for his siblings to write. Mentions that the capital may be relocated to Huntsville.
GLC00653.01.01
25 April 1861
to Pa
One letter from Henry S. Figures addressed to his father dated April 25, 1861. Mentions Catholic services and that he hadn't been invited to a wedding.
GLC00653.01.02
10 March 1863
One letter addressed to Hattie E. Figures from Henry S. Figures dated March 10, 1863. Mentions attending church, borrowing money to buy a gun and his ambrotype.
GLC00653.01.14
Circa 1861-1864
M.F.A. (fl. 1861-1864)
An Obitutary or tribute piece to Henry Stokes
He is described as a happy, healthy little boy who grew up attending Christian schools. He was ready to serve his country and said "If necessary, I am willing to die for it." First, he worked as a clerk and then begged permission to actually fight...
GLC00653.01.32
1 February 1864
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
to Emma C. Small
re: He expresses his belief in prayer, particularly that the will of God may happen. He has not received remuneration for his inventions, but has not lost hope that they will be found valuable in the future. His work with the hospitals, Young Men's...
GLC00687.009
9 August 1864
re: This is the first letter in response to the last letter written by Emma on 31 March. He thanks her for the carte-de-visite and describes his collection. He discusses President Lincoln's plea for peace. He refers to the impending last days.
GLC00687.010
re: He writes of the power of submitting to the will of God. He describes his month-long furlough spent writing and publishing a speech for the campaign about taxation, "Facts and Figures for the Hour." He refers to the "Iron Brigade," Wisconsin...
GLC00687.011
no date
George May Powell and co., publisher of the Great National Picture.
GLC00687.075
1864
Philip & Solomons
[carte de visite, front view of a chapel]
White mount with gold border and Gardner's imprint on verso. Published by Philip & Solomons, Washington, D.C. Front view of the chapel erected in the camp of the 50th Regiment, N.Y.V. Engineers near Petersburg, Va. Unions soldiers are visible...
GLC00919.24.47
16 November 1861
Wilkinson, Frederick W. (fl. 1861-1863)
to Amanda Wilkinson
Written at Camp Richardson. States that he loves her very much and is glad she has regained much of her strength. Is extremely excited that she will soon be a mother. Notes that they have been out on a "tramp" after seeing the enemy. He states that...
GLC03523.13.024
9 December 1861
Written from Camp Michigan, Virginia. Has visited Washington, D.C. in the last week. States that Mrs. Fuller has had a boy, who is rather small. Mrs. Fuller is not doing well and was expected, for sometime, not to live. Notes that even though he had...
GLC03523.13.029
circa September
Sayles, Sumner (fl. 1862-1868)
to Isora Skinkle
Informs his sister that he will not be coming home on a furlough. Inquires on how her Sabbath school picnic went in Washington. Writes that there was an expedition in Louisiana to seek out the rebels. Reports that his brigade did not go on the...
GLC03523.32.21
16 September 1801
Towle, Simon (fl. 1801-1805)
to Captain Hunter
Noted as a copy. Reports on conversation he had with an old acquaintance regarding the settlers' opinions about Knox's lands being surveyed. His friend says the settlers are determined to butcher the Ulmer's, Houston, and Wilson with bayonets....
GLC02437.07616
McKay, David
to President L.W. Shurtliff
An appeal asking what should be done in the matter of Brother Peterson who refuses to comply with the decision of the court.
GLC05756.156
18 November 1860
Braithwaite, Mary (fl. 1860-1867)
to Isora Sayles
Writes to her friend about how much she misses her. Wishes for her not to move away in case they may return. Comments how she has not been to church but once and how she longs to go. Notes that she has spent the last week in bed and that she needs...
GLC03523.32.02
7 July 1867
Braithwaite, Ann (fl. 1862-1865)
Writes of a lady named Emma getting married. Discusses the importance of always remaining holy. Writes, "do not let your earthly lover draw your heart from the heavenly." Wishes her and her new family well. The letter has a watermark on the top...
GLC03523.32.42
10 August 1862 - 11 August 1862
Hogeland, Sally W. (fl. 1861-1865)
to her brother
Written from Granby, with no state listed. She apologizes for not writing him more often knowing that he was looking forward to her letters. Writes that she is very troubled by the "dark" state of the country. She is very sorry that her brother must...
GLC03523.42.14
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