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circa 1861-1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Lucien
He tells him to be a good boy and say our father every night.
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Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945
scratch paper with scribbles
Most likely by one of Burpee's sons.
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Scratch paper
Filled with scribbles and doodles.
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Appreciates the letters he sends. He will answer them when he has time. tells him to be good.
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1862
to Army Headquarters
"I am well and unharmed."
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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.
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Sends kisses
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Tells him to be good and help his mother.
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to Charlie
Asks him to write.
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Hopes he will see both his sons again and that they grow up to be good men.
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He heard he got a cut on his head and asks if it is better.
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He tells him to be a good boy and fight the rebels hard.
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He tells him to be a good boy and love his mother
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30 January 1863
So glad he is learning to read and write. He asks about Sunday school. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
In pencil, Children's 1863-4, is written at the top.
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5 July 1884
Stevens, Henry S., fl. 1884
The Fourteenth at Gettysburg
Portion of the speech deliverred by Chaplain Henry S. Stevens at the unveiling of the monument of Connecticut's honored regiment at Gettysburg July 3rd, 1884.
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January 1862
The American, fl. 1862
I Want to be an Angel
poem
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21 January 1863
Highly Important from Richmond From General Burnside's Army Operations of the Steamer Currituck Interesting from North Carolina
Four articles about the current war news including troop movements
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1861-1877
Observing the Day-Honoring the Nation's Dead with Flowers, Eulogies and Public Demonstrations
A special day of speeches and poems prsented to honor the men that died in the war. Reports the words of the mayor and ex-mayor.
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5 April 1864
Buckingham and Union-7,000 to 10,000 Majorit Copperheadism on its Last Legs
2 articles: inevitable triumph and the victories along the way
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1 January 1926
The Rockville Leader-front page
Features article on New Year's message, the "Canning" of Rock Mill Canal, announcements, advertisements and obituary.
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27 May 1861
3 Calling Cards for the Hammonds
One for Lucy, one for Hiram and one stating when Mrs.Hammond will be home.
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1 envelope
With the words "In Case of Fire---Save this Box" written on it
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With the words " Christmas Eve Picture" typed on it
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2 January 1863
to Mrs Thomas F. Burpee (excerpt of original)
He sends a picture from Harper's Weekly of a soldier separated from his family. Requests pictures of the boys.
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