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October 19, 1915
Keystone View Company
Ruins of Longpont Village and Abbey, France
A dirt road running through a destroyed town in Northern France. In the distance stands the the ruins of the Abbey Church of Longpont.
GLC09584.232
28 October 1943
to Mrs. Williams
A condolence letter from the Chaplain at Hampton Institute. He expresses his admiration for LeRoi, including LeRoi's playing of the Church Tower chimes. The signature is illegible.
GLC09587.034
1895
Manchester, Marietta, fl. 1895-1896
[Three letters from an American missionary woman in China during the Boxer Rebellion] [Decimalized .01-.04]
Three letters from Marietta Manchester to her family while traveling in Japan and China on a missionary trip. According to a note that accompanies these letters she was killed during the Boxer Rebellion. There are descriptions of Japanese houses, and...
GLC09585
1857
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
Diary for 1857
Includes brief accounts of his days as well as some accounting. writes "Nothing New" several times.
GLC02744.379
1858
Diary for 1858
Mainly used as an accounting book but there are also brief descriptions of his days mixed in.
GLC02744.380
1859
Diary for 1859
Mainly used as an account book with a few diary entries
GLC02744.381
1862
Diary for 1862
Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book.
GLC02744.382
1863
Diary for 1863
Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book. Many blank pages.
GLC02744.383
1864
Diary for 1864
Final year. Records troop movements until June 11th when his mother takes over after his death. Provides details of funeral. Rest is blank.
GLC02744.384
Burpee's copy of the New Testament
Pocket size editon of the the New Testament
GLC02744.385
13 April 1862
Keyes, Samuel. fl. 1862-1863
to Annie
describes what picket duty is. writes it involves scouting around the country. they they their food with them, nothing but corned beef and hard bread. they also do provost-duty, and stay with farmers and watch their movements.
GLC09354.08
24 May 1863
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He discusses Hooker's defeat and why it occurred. He talks of changing attitudes toward the war.
GLC02744.058
14 June 1863
Patrick, Marsena Rudolph, 1811-1888
Granting permission to Burpee to take a leave of absence
Burpee has permission to go to Ft. Monroe en route for Baltimore and he can also take his horse,
GLC02744.368
30 April 1864
Adams & Co. (Express company)
Forwarding note for Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
Said to contain 650 dollars.
GLC02744.369
10 February 1852
to friends
Mentions Angeline, Adeline's sister who died.
GLC02744.370
25 March 1913
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company
to Col. Lucien F. Burpee
Written in pencil: Execution of Dr. Wright.
GLC02744.371
19 November 1863
Extract of letter. copy of 360 and 361.
GLC02744.372
1861-1877
Recollections of Members of the Twenty-First
Copy of 357
GLC02744.373
18 October 1863
to Nephew
Mentions execution of Dr. Wright. Tells of life in Virginia.
GLC02744.374
23 October 1863
Execution David M. Wright
Summarizes newspaper articles on execution. Copy of 356.
GLC02744.375
14 May 1860
General Orders, No. 20
Orders all officers to appear at their armory on the 23rd day of May, 1860.
GLC02744.376
circa 1861-1864
Roll of Company C, 5th Regiment
Includes Burpee at top
GLC02744.377
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
GLC02744.378
Ellsworth
"He who noteth even the fall of a sparrow will have some purpose even in the fate of one like me."
includes color picture of Ellsworth
GLC08414.1
7 September 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe says he bought a new camera. Now that restrictions on tires have been lifted, encouraged Sylvia to scout around for some new ones. He also notes the beginning of Rosh Hashanah. Written at Camp Boston
GLC09414.1492
9 September 1945
Moe reports that he went to town for the whole day, and attended services. He writes that while he has seen a lot of places, he is no longer interested, he just wants to come home. Written at Camp Boston
GLC09414.1493
27 September 1945
Moe was unable to go to the movies that night because the show was cancelled. He went the next night instead. Afterwards they passed a Jewish club, only the 2nd one he'd seen in his 2 years overseas.
GLC09414.1507
19 March 1943
Greenfield, Alvin, 1924-1946
Alvin just learned that Moe is in Salem, Oregon. He also learned that Algerian Jews had their citizenship revoked. He says this bothers him greatly for if he fought alongside a Frenchman, he would have no regard for him.
GLC09414.1541
16 February 1867
Mother, fl. 1860-1867
to Maria
was happy to receive letters from her and Edward. also got tickets from from "those dear children." mentions a Fanny Peck who married a minister.
GLC08311.51
9 October 1929
Buchalter, Miriam, fl. 1929
to Sylvia and Mad
Miriam's business card wishing Sylvia and Mad a happy new year in English and Hebrew.
GLC09414.1608
31 March 1944
Gellis, Joe, fl. 1944
to Sylvia
Gellis writes that they've moved much closer to town and there is a Jewish Community Center and synagogue.
GLC09414.1589
23 November 1944
Vandervelde, Iris, fl. 1944
This letter is from the married daughter of the family Moe and Jack visited over Passover, Iris. She writes that she has heard so much about Sylvia and hopes they can meet one day. She also writes that her own husband has been in the army.
GLC09414.1599
17 December 1944
Moe reports that he received a package containing fish from Sylvia. He asks her to enclose some cigarettes in one of the Christmas bundles. He mentions that they had a Chanukah party last night.
GLC09414.1292
28 December 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He writes of their Christmas celebration which would have been better had Richard been able to return home.
GLC07705.246
07 May 1864
Instructs his wife to invest one thousand in bonds and to reduce Bissell's account to four or five hundred.
A note in pencil says these bonds were later stolen from her by Clark.
GLC02744.184
09 May 1864
He writes that the goverment bonds are far safer than Bissell Bank. Encamped outside Portsmouth in a very dry area. she believes his letter to Alonzo was very severe.
GLC02744.185
08 May 1864
to Charley Burpee
He is very glad to hear he is well. Tells him to love mother.
GLC02744.186
to Lucien Burpee
Happy to hear he had a pleasant visit with aunt Margery. Notes he has made an improvement in letter writing.
GLC02744.187
to Mrs. Thomas Burpee
He received her package safely. He moved camp. He provides new address at which to send mail.
GLC02744.188
Copy of 188.
GLC02744.189
14 May 1864
Currently in bivouac. Reports heavy fighting for the railroad last Saturday. the officers have kept their spirits up. He learned of a great victory involving Hancock. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.
not original letter
GLC02744.190
Original version of 190. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.
GLC02744.191
17 May 1864
He tells the story of a battle.were almost captured. He lost 106 new and four commisioned officers.a buttlet struck the spur of his heel.
GLC02744.193
21 May 1864
Glad god is taking care of his family. He writes that the papers do not give an accurate account of the fight. They aren't even mentioned.
GLC02744.194
Copy of 194.
GLC02744.195
24 May 1864
He writes that besides a little skirmishing they are fully entrenched. describes the arrangement of the fight (who was commanding who, how many regiments were under a specific General) he may not get much money when they are finally paid.
GLC02744.196
27 May 1864
He is glad to hear any news about the children. Gen. Dutten was wounded yesterday. But luckily she can tell the children that their father has not been hurt yet.
GLC02744.197
Copy of 197
GLC02744.198
30 May 1864
Very impatient because they have been at Harrison's landing all day. tired of hanging out on a boat. General Dutten is recovering from a wound to his jaw.
GLC02744.199
copy of 199
GLC02744.200
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