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1861-1877
Harwood, Ebenezer, fl. 1837
Selected for the Afflicted
Includes note at the bottom saying that mother has been sick with the mumps.
GLC02744.283
Chaffus, E.H., fl. 1850
Lines Selected for Adaline Harwood on the Death of her Twin Sister
Includes note at bottom from the author, her cousin.
GLC02744.284
Crishammer, Laura, fl. 1850
Lines on the Death of a Friend
Refers to Adaline's twin sister
GLC02744.285
Lines Suggested by the Death of Cousin Angeline Harwood
GLC02744.286
15 May 1864
Draey, A. W., fl. 1864
to Thomas F. Burpee
He is glad he is in an area of relative safety. He reports a recent visit with Mrs. Burpee. He worries about his spiritual growth.
GLC02744.287
25 October 1863
Goodell, S.L., fl. 1863
to Brother and Sister
He writes that her foot has improved. Talks about dealing with the loss of friends.
GLC02744.288
July 1863
In Memoriam
Note at top indicates it was most likely written for William Goodell, killed at Gettysburg.
GLC02744.289
1862
envelope with picture of Camp Huntington
5th Regiment., Conn. on front
GLC02744.290
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
M.D.S., fl. 1864
Lines Suggested in Memory of Col. Thomas F. Burpee
poem
GLC02744.294
5 March 1929
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
Blank Stationary entitled Head Q'ers 21st. Conn. July 1864
blank
GLC02744.296
circa 1861-1864
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. 1860-1864
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 Francis, 1830-1864
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
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