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04 June 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He is still worried about Scarlet Fever. He talks about the prices of food. Said he has not recovered from his lameness.
GLC02744.063
01 June 1890
Henry, E.S., fl. 1890
to Charles A. Burpee
Letter written to Thomas's son Charlie. He has enclosed some letters. Most of letter is illegible.
GLC02744.064
08 June 1863
to Henry E. Stevens
He is about six miles from Portsmouth. He spends his days bulding forts. He is living a better life than when they were in the Potomac Army.
GLC02744.065
01 January 1864
He writes of his living arrangements. He asks Henry to visit him.
GLC02744.066
09 June 1863
to Captain
Two draft copies.
Letter of resignation. Cannot assume current post because he suffers from Chronic Rheumatism and Billious Fever.
GLC02744.067
10 June 1863
He writes he will not get to Connecticut before the end of the week. asks if she has written to Ann Warner yet.
GLC02744.068
12 June 1863
He thinks that Vicksburg or Port Hudson will fall. He thinks that the Rebels do not have as many men as the Union.
GLC02744.069
13 June 1863
He got a leave of absence for 30 days on account of disabilty.
GLC02744.070
23 November 1865
Loveland, George, fl. 1865
Declaration for Invalid Pension
Form for a declaration of invalid pension that has been filled out by a Deputy County Clerk in Washington, Vermont. It says that William Noyes was wounded in action near St. Petersburg on April 2, 1865, when he was shot in his lower right leg. This...
GLC02150.41.02
21 October 1865
Certificate of Disability for Discharge
Form from the Army of the United States to certify discharge due to disability. It is filled in with information regarding William Wallace Noyes, who served in 2nd Lieutenant A. D. Beckwith's Company of the Second Vermont Regiment. According to the...
GLC02150.41.01
1864
Holmes, David S., 1827-1904
The people's new ten commandments
GLC09536
29 July 1862
Praises his wife. Written at Camp Foote.
GLC02744.001
30 July 1862
He writes she is worthy of being the wife of an American soldier. Written at Camp Foote.
GLC02744.002
01 August 1862
He writes he will be unable to come home that Sunday. Written at Camp Foote.
GLC02744.003
He writes he will try to be home on Tuesday. He instructs her to tell the children that they should love their country next to God. Written at Camp Foote.
GLC02744.004
07 August 1862
He writes they had an election of officers that day. Written at Camp Foote.
GLC02744.005
15 August 1862
He writes they received their equipment and arms today. Written at Camp Foote.
GLC02744.006
14 August 1862
He writes about the sacrifice the country has made. Written at Camp Foote.
GLC02744.007
12 August 1862
He writes that when they are ready to leave, he intends to spend a day or two at home.
GLC02744.008
18 August 1862
He gives instructions on how to make his drawers and under shirts.
GLC02744.009
17 August 1862
He writes about how all the men are going home for the last time. Written at Camp Foote.
GLC02744.010
circa 1861-1864
He writes he will send her $25.
GLC02744.011
21 August 1862
He writes they had a greatd deal of visitors. Written at Camp Foote.
GLC02744.012
20 August 1862
He writes he has been so busy he has not had time to see anyone. Written at Camp Foote.
GLC02744.013
22 August 1862
He received her letter about Ely.
GLC02744.014
26 August 1862
He writes he had a bad cold yesterday.
GLC02744.015
05 September 1862
He writes about Christianity in the army.
GLC02744.016
04 September 1862
He writes that he is now Lt. Col. of his regiment.
GLC02744.017
10 September 1862
He writes they will be leaving tomorrow. Written at Camp Norton
GLC02744.018
10 January 1863
to Adeline Burpee
He describes the inside of his tent and the food that is available to them. He mentions that a lot of the officers have their wives with them. He is upset that the papers are so inaccurate. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.125
Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945
to Thomas Burpee
Mostly illegible scribbles. In a different hand, probably his mother, writes Charley loves his father very much.
GLC02744.297
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.
GLC02744.300
June 10, 1861
Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812
Liberty - A power among the nations. No. 4
GLC09534
4 February 1864
Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902
to sister
He sent her $20. He apologizes for being neglectful. It is only because he has so many business letters to write.
GLC02161.113
17 March 1864
to mother
He is sorry to hear of his mother's illness. He sent his citizen's suit home yesterday. He will have his hair cut soon.
GLC02161.115
27 March 1864
He has sent a sample of his hair. Sadly he had to have his mustache cut off. If Burnsides' expedition does well, all the New England batteries will go with him.
GLC02161.116
30 March 1864
He mentions several friends and acquaintances. One of the lieutenants is sick. Charley is in command of the 27th.
GLC02161.117
1 April 1864
He has enclosed a soldier's tribute to the 1st corps. He was one of the original members. Cassie wrote that many people had returned home and that she will visit his mother this summer.
GLC02161.118
12 April 1864
to father
They are still there but expect to go to Annapolis where they will get on a ship. But he doesn't know where they will go after that.
GLC02161.119
17 April 1864
He has sent photos for his album. They may stay where they are for 2 months. His uncle tells him his father has a new home on Clinton St.
GLC02161.120
20 April 1864
Hall, James, A., 1750-1819
[orders for Orville S. Dewey]
Dewey is ordered to Washington on guard patrol.
GLC02161.121
22 April 1864
He shipped a trunk home yesterday. They will march today or tomorrow to Fort Monroe.
GLC02161.122
12 July 1864
to Harriet W. Dewey
He thinks the "Head of the Nation" is frightened by the raid into Maryland and want to protect Washington. He would like to hear that the Johnnies are burning Buffalo.
GLC02161.134
28 December 1862
McCall, C.A., fl. 1862
[record from Mount Pleasant General Hospital]
GLC02750.133
16 January 1863
[hospital records]
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private J. Geary received clothing while at the United States General Hospital
GLC02750.135
24 January 1863
Hudson, O.A., fl. 1863
[hospital record]
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private Perry Wills received clothing while at the Carver United States Hospital
GLC02750.136
17 February 1863
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private Gray received clothing while at the United States General Hospital
GLC02750.137
22 February 1863
Baxter, J.H., fl. 1863
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private John O'Connell drew pay while at the Campbell Hospital
GLC02750.138
23 February 1863
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private John O'Connell received clothing while at the Campbell Hospital
GLC02750.139
14 March 1863
A surgeon informs the Commander of the Seventh Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers, that Private J. Geary was discharged from military service on 18 February 1863
GLC02750.140
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