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10 July 1913
Baldium, J.B., fl. 1913
to Charles Burpee
Hewrites that he encloses a brief account of his time working in the jail at Norfolk, VA.
GLC02744.359
19 November 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to unknown
Extract from a letter about the excecution of Dr. David Wright.
GLC02744.360
Copy of 360.
GLC02744.361
1861-1877
William Stone Hubbell
Biography of William Stone Hubbell, an officer in the twenty-first
GLC02744.362
14 September 1863
Naglee, H.M., fl. 1863
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
10 October 1863
Johnston, Geo. H., fl. 1863
General Orders, No. 11
Procedure for officer of Volunteers wishing to resign.
GLC02744.364
17 November 1863
Burdick, C.M., fl. 1863
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
27 August 1862
receipt for train ticket
To freight from Hartford
GLC02744.367
1859
Richard H. Jackson's copy of the New Testament
In the back it says he carried this in his pocket during the war. It also says it was given to him by an intimate friend, Miss Mary D. Armstrong.
GLC07705.425
circa 1861-1864
Hayward, G., fl. 1861-1865
View of Broadway
Includes Trinity Church and the City Hotel.
GLC09118.15
The Bible-House--Cooper Institute--Tompkins Market
GLC09118.20
27 July 1862
Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He writes that he hopes his current movements onboard a steamer toward Newport News turn out to be just as successful as his previous movements and talks about God having a hand in their success.
GLC07705.311
2 November 1862
Watson writes that the state election is coming off tomorrow and he expects it to be a close one. He tells Richard to read the 90th psalm.
GLC07705.319
29 January 1863
He admonishes Richard for not writing and mentions the "girls." He mentions several mutual acquaintances and a Methodist meeting. There are pages missing.
GLC07705.339
28 December 1862
Stone, David L., fl. 1861
to William F. Whitfield
First part is addressed to Mr. Whitfield, second part to Mrs. Whitfield. He writes that they look toward God for strength. There are twelve to a tent now and they have not received their pay yet.
GLC07205.026
April 10, 1861
Figures, Henry Stokes, 1844-1864
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. Figures writes that 5 of...
GLC00653.01.01
April 25, 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. Henry discusses his impressions of a Catholic mass he attended, and goes into some detail about...
GLC00653.01.02
March 10, 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. Henry's gun made it back home alright, and he is longing for home. His shoes, gloves and...
GLC00653.01.14
15 June 1864
to Mrs. Edward H. Odgen
GLC06559.161
31 December 1864
to Mrs. Edward Odgen
Year not visible.
GLC06559.167
3 September 1815
GLC06559.168
7 April 1815
GLC06559.169
1815
GLC06559.162
GLC06559.163
to Miss Ella Yardley
GLC06559.164
DC Day M.D General Hospital Benton Barn
GLC06559.165
GLC06559.166
Unable to read date.
GLC06559.170
26 July 1863
to William J. Whittford
He writes on the Christian faith and God's will which has carried them to this point in the war. He refers to the Garrison abolitionists and their motto: "The United States Constitution is a covenant with death and an agreement with hell."
GLC07205.103
to Unknown
A Christmas card featuring a picture of an early airplane and a qoute from Tennyson.
GLC07705.437
30 April 1863
Cheney, B.F., fl. 1861
to Br. John
He writes about his work as a mail carrier and how he is owed a hundred dollars. He refers to prayer meetings.
GLC07205.093
22 May 1853
Kampman, Gerris, fl. 1853
Baptism Record
Benjamin Franklin Stout was baptised and received the name Christian.
GLC03131.07.03
1860
Kiger, James S., fl. 1859-1873
1860 Diary
Records the weather. Mentions church every Sunday. Church is a running theme throughout this diary. Often attends sermons. Also goes to what he vaguely refers to as business meetings.
GLC03131.16.02
1861
1861 Diary
Records the weather. On March 12th, he mentions the city elections. April 24th, acknowledges how sad it is that so many young men are going to war and he hopes they return safely. Mentions church and bible class frequently. On July 22nd, he notes bad...
GLC03131.16.03
1864
1864 Diary
Blank from mid-February through December. Records the weather. Mentions church and bible class in several entries.On Feb. 22nd, he leaves on furlough. He and friend visit the fair when it comes into town.
GLC03131.16.06
1869
1869 Diary
Records the weather. Notes temperature and time. Newspaper clippings inserted here and there. Most entries are cross written. Mentions church activities in many entries.. On July 13th, he describes meeting with the mayor. He attends various lectures...
GLC03131.16.09
1870
1870 Diary
Records the weather.On April 17th, attends the funeral of a friend. April 28th mentions a parade to celebrate the ratification of the 15th amendment. He mentions taking Johnny to Sunday School. Many blank pages from June through December. Uses back...
GLC03131.16.10
23 November 1865
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
to darling Cherry
He notes that it is more expensive there than in New York. They are having problems with the monasteries there. They want to shut them down and open up free schools. He describes some of the characters in the streets.Written in Cadiz Harbor
GLC08284.075
14 August 1866
He further describes the Queluz Palace including a chapel, many paintings and a fountain. Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.076
9 August 1866
The first letter describing the Royal Palace of Queluz. In particular, the Grand Salon is mentioned. More tapestries and paintings are described. Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.077
14 May 1866 - 12 June 1866
They climbed a moutain to visit the Pena Castle. And then they saw the remains of a monastery. Afterwards they visit a villa called Montserrat owned by an Englishman. Next they went to the Royal Palace of Cintra. He provides lavish descriptions...
GLC08284.083
12 September 1889
Vansickle, A.R., fl. 1889
Programme of the Fifth Annual Reunion of the Twenty-Seventh Indiana Regimental Reunion Association
Includes music, prayer and a dinner.
GLC02198.55
Men and women rejoicing
Three men stare at them from the clouds
GLC08284.025
Memorial Tablet in St. Paul's Church
In Loving Memory of Chara Conant Long Wait.
GLC08284.037
6 April 1866
to darling Cherry (wife)
He discusses what she can do to occupy her time and suggests Sunday reading. He watched a religious procession in Lisbon. He is embarrassed to say that while the officers of the Prussian ships can all speak English, no one on board his ship can speak...
GLC08284.064
25 February 1866
He talks about an old church in Lisbon that impressed him. He also visited the King's Palace at Belem and the tower. The Opera House also figures prominently in the letter. Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.067
14 November 1867
to Nait
He finally made it to Spain where he had a difficult times because he does not speak Spanish. He mentions his photo collection. They visit the Naval musuem which he describes as worth seeing. He also visits a church and the Museum of Artillery.
GLC08284.071
4 January 1863
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863
to Mother
He went to church today for the first time in a while and enjoyed it immensely. He says there is little religious feeling among the troops. They are stationed by an old negro cabin in which 2 crippled men and and one woman live.
GLC02751.17
9 January 1863
He had diarrhea but drank some gum tree bark and is feeling better now. They caught some freshwater lobsters. There is a rumor that Vicksburg was taken by their forces but no one really believes it. He shot his gun on a Sunday and feels guilty about...
GLC02751.18
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