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15 August 1889
Hammond, Augusta (fl. 1889-)
to Sister
Offers condolences on the death of her daughter.
GLC02744.291
2 October 1900
Crosby, H.B. (fl. 1900-)
Comrades of the Gallant 21st Conn.
Reunion piece on the regiment and all the people they lost.
GLC02744.292
30 October 1900
Blerosky, Hiram. (fl. 1900-)
to Mr. Burpee (his son, probably)
Writes he has included a letter from his father to the "commander of the Gallant 21st."
GLC02744.293
1861-1877
M.D.S. (fl. 1864-)
Lines Suggested in Memory of Col. Thomas F. Burpee
poem
GLC02744.294
C.W.B (fl. 1860-)
untitled
He mentions's father's condition and Lucien's eye problems. Could be part of a letter.
GLC02744.295
July 1864
Unknown
Blank Stationary entitled Dead 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
By one of Burpee's sons.
GLC02744.301
Burpee, Lucien (fl. 1860-)
to Thomas F. Burpee (Father)
By his son, writing about the lack of snow and his school subjects.
GLC02744.302
January 1864
to Cousin (spelled Cosen)
He writes he is in Newport News and is enjoying himself.
GLC02744.303
24 October 1863
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
Burpee, Thomas F. (fl. 1837 - 1864)
to Charlie
He tells him to write another charge on the rebels and to be a good boy every day.
GLC02744.305
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
19 June 1863
scratch paper
The word "orders" and "by command" stand out
GLC02744.310
He writes that he received his letter and tells him to write again soon.
GLC02744.311
He tells him to be a good boy and say our father every night.
GLC02744.312
Burpee, Charlie (fl. 1860-)
Most likely by one of Burpee's sons.
GLC02744.313
Scratch paper
Filled with scribbles and doodles.
GLC02744.314
Appreciates the letters he sends. He will answer them when he has time. tells him to be good.
GLC02744.315
1862
to Army Headquarters
"I am well and unharmed."
GLC02744.316
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.
GLC02744.317
Sends kisses
GLC02744.318
Tells him to be good and help his mother.
GLC02744.319
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