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21 May 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He misses Charlie and Lucien. wishes to see William. He asks if her dress is done.
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18 May 1863
He thinks of her always and wishes she could be with him.
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25 May 1863
He writes that Hooker's defeat prevented the rebels from sending reinforcements to the Southwest. He hopes that Grant can be successful.
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29 May 1863
He writes that his camp is near the Portsmouth railroad. He misses his family terribly.
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01 June 1863
He writes at great length about his love for and how their lives are connected.
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03 June 1863
He is worried about the threat of Scarlet Fever for the children...talks about how his furlough may or may not affect her.
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04 June 1863
He is still worried about Scarlet Fever. He talks about the prices of food. Said he has not recovered from his lameness.
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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.
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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.
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01 January 1864
He writes of his living arrangements. He asks Henry to visit him.
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09 June 1863
to Captain
Two draft copies.
Letter of resignation. Cannot assume current post because he suffers from Chronic Rheumatism and Billious Fever.
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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.
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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.
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13 June 1863
He got a leave of absence for 30 days on account of disabilty.
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23 May 1793
Winchester, James, 1725-1826
to unknown
Wm. Winchester Bot. Of Thos & Sam Hollingsworth two pair of Horsemen …" Pencil note in later hand at bottom: "William Winchester, father of genl. James Winchester."
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27 February 1801
Blount, Willie, fl. 1801-1810
to James Winchester
Blount regrets having missed Winchester on his last visit to town, and also regrets not having repaid the money he owes. Travel, subsequent illness, and misplaced confidence in others have kept him from conducting his business
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25 September 1802.
Comegys, John, fl. 1802
Thanks for letter, discussion of the current price of cotton, cost of shipping cotton to Europe.
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5 January 1803
Williams, Sampson, fl. 1803
Col. McKinney left $40.00 to be sent to General Winchester. Williams would like to borrow the money if the general does not need it immediately. Written at Fort Blount
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August 1803
Meigs, Return J., 1782-1851
The author asks Winchester to send a line to Mr. Th. N. Clark "to let him have the articles mentioned.
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9 October 1803
Foster, Robert C., fl. 1803
Upcoming election of a senator Was written in the Senate Chamber.
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2 November 1803
Overton, John, fl. 1803
Writes regarding Winchester's suit with Evans. Overton hopes to be able to attend the court session, and says he thinks it best that Winchester attend.
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17 December 1803
Deaderick and Satom, fl. 1803
They offer to supply Winchester with "a ton or two" of bar iron, for which he may pay with cotton.
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19 December 1803
Brown, Morgan, fl. 1803
Writer hopes that the bearer, Mr. Alex Bingham, can be released from the draft for the expedition to New Orleans.
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20 July 1804
Will forward militia claims that Winchester sends him to the Accountant of the War Department. Thank Winchester for "preventing the contemplated aggression on the Indian lands by the people you mention
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30 October 1807
Winchester, William, 1807-?
Has received his brother's instructions and will carry them out to the best of his ability. Reports on his brother's bank account, as well as on his son, who is staying with him.
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31 January 1810
Wishes to receive a statement of the militia of Winchester's brigade as soon as possible.
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25 August 1810
Accounts, progress of General Winchester's son Marcus. Marcus has not yet chosen a profession; his uncle urges him to do so and to write his father about it.
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27 April 1812 - 20 May 1812
The United States in Account current for Contingencies / with Brigadier General James Winchester of the Army.
List of expenditures from 27 April to 20 May 1812, totaling $10,000.00
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29 July 1812
Regiment Destined for Detroit
List of 24 men, arranged in groups ranked 1st through 6th.
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10 August 1812
Headquarters at Lexington, to Lt. Col. William McMillian.
Orders. McMillan is to pay his troops for July and estimate advance pay for the officers.
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11 August 1812.
Headquarters at Lexington, to Lt. James H. Bryson
Winchester countermands his previous orders regarding equipment for transporting troops.
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9 November 1812
Winchester, Marcus, fl. 1812
Map of Ohio
Manuscript map of the Ohio river environs, extending north into Canada, west to F. Recovery, south to Kentucky, and east to Pennsylvania.
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22 January 1813
[January 1813]
List of O[…] Supposed to have been killed French […] River Maison in the Action of 22nd Jan. 1813. Two-page list. Charts of totals, entitled "Recapitulation," at the bottom of the second page.
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24 February 1813
Madison, George, fl. 1813
Receipt of payment for service
"by the hands of Brig. General James Winchester," signed by George Madison, Maj., 1st Rifle Regiment, Ky Vol. Militia.
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15 March 1813
"by the hands of Brig. Gen. James Winchester," signed by George Madison, Maj., 1st Rifle Regiment, Ky Vol. Militia.
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15 May 1813
Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806
Writes an additional response to Winchester's letter of the 7th. Sends "27 newspapers in a bundle" for Winchester and his fellow prisoners.
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29 May 1813
to General Glasgow
The writer requests $1000.00 for himself and his fellow prisoners. States that he delayed this request in the hopes that a treaty would soon be signed and they would be released, but finds that they will need the money unless they are freed...
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3 July 1813
Overton, Jim, fl. 1813
Informs him of the news from home. His friends and family are well; the suit with Jackson and Evans was heard in court. No decision has yet been rendered.
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to Captain Francis Kempt
"I am told you object to my having Joseph Cains as a servant on the grounds that … he was born in the East Indies and possibly in those parts…owned or possessed by your Government." The writer proposes another servant for himself and two more for...
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3 June 1813
"by the hands of Brig. Gen. James Winchester," signed by George Madison, Maj., 1st Rifle Regiment, Ky Vol. Militia. Written at Beauport
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5 July 1813
Cranston, F.H., fl. 1813
to mayor Thomas Apinwall
The writer explains the circumstances of his capture. It appears that British vessels were mistaken for American ones. Written at Beauport
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30 July 1813
Clark, John P., fl. 1813
Receipt of partial payment for service
"by the hands of Brig. Gen. Jas. Winchester," signed by John P. Clarke, Lieut. 5th U.S. Artillery. Written at Beauport
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9 August 1813
for service from Gen. Winchester, signed by John P. Clarke. Written at Beauport
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19 August 1813
Kempt, Francis, fl. 1813
Kempt writes from a transport ship, which will be leaving early the following day. He will therefore be unable to visit Winchester and his fellow officers. Encloses "reasons for declining doing the General duty of an agent for Prisoners of War," as...
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2 October 1813
Partmatlin, John, fl. 1813
Receipt for clothing
"Received from the British Government one jacket, one pair trousers, one vest, one shirt & one blanket for which I am accountable to the U. States' Government." Five reception vouchers, each marked with an x by a U.S. soldier.
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27 October 1813
Smith, James, fl. 1813
The writers state that what Mr. Montrath has said concerning their behavior is untrue. They would like General Winchester to write to General Glasgow so that he will not believe any such false reports. Written at Beauport
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15 November 1813
Scott, William W., fl. 1813
Writes on behalf of Captain Knaggs and himself. Hopes that the recent exchange of two officers may be a "prelude for others." Hopes for General Winchester's release, as well as their own Written at Beauport
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22 November 1813
Change in servants' rationing.
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21 December 1813
Van de Vinter, Christopher, fl. 1813
Plea for assistance. Van De Vinter hopes that Winchester may be able to effect "some mitigation of the rigor with which… [he is] bound." Along with Captain Roach and Lt. Smith, Van De Vinter has been held in solitary confinement. He is unwilling to...
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24 December 1813
Polk, Lt. David P., fl. 1813
Thanks for Winchester's advice and encouragement. Polk is glad to hear that Winchester is residing in private quarters, rather than in prison. He informs Winchester that the non-commissioned officers have written him recently regarding "the many...
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