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circa 1861-1864
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
C.W.B., fl. 1860
scratch paper with scribbles
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
He tells him to be a good boy and say our father every night.
GLC02744.312
Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945
Most likely by one of Burpee's sons.
GLC02744.313
Scratch paper
Filled with scribbles and doodles.
GLC02744.314
Appreciates the letters he sends. He will answer them when he has time. tells him to be good.
GLC02744.315
1862
to Army Headquarters
"I am well and unharmed."
GLC02744.316
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.
GLC02744.317
Sends kisses
GLC02744.318
Tells him to be good and help his mother.
GLC02744.319
Asks him to write.
GLC02744.320
Hopes he will see both his sons again and that they grow up to be good men.
GLC02744.321
He heard he got a cut on his head and asks if it is better.
GLC02744.322
He tells him to be a good boy and fight the rebels hard.
GLC02744.323
He tells him to be a good boy and love his mother
GLC02744.324
30 January 1863
So glad he is learning to read and write. He asks about Sunday school. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
GLC02744.325
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
In pencil, Children's 1863-4, is written at the top.
GLC02744.326
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.
GLC02744.327
January 1862
The American, fl. 1862
I Want to be an Angel
poem
GLC02744.328
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
GLC02744.329
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.
GLC02744.330
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
GLC02744.331
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.
GLC02744.332
27 May 1861
3 Calling Cards for the Hammonds
One for Lucy, one for Hiram and one stating when Mrs.Hammond will be home.
GLC02744.333
1 envelope
With the words "In Case of Fire---Save this Box" written on it
GLC02744.334
With the words " Christmas Eve Picture" typed on it
GLC02744.335
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.
GLC02744.336
2 November 1863
to Brother and Sister
Letter describing their home and daily life. He writes everyone is good and growing fat.
GLC02744.337
27 January 1926
Hartford Life Insurance Company
to Charles Burpee
The date stamped on envelope s January 27th, 1926, but in red someone wrote, Rockville 1860.
GLC02744.338
Lines to the Portrait of Col. Thomas F. Burpee
"Why speak'st thou not, my precious one?/There as I gaze, me thinks thou might/One word from thee, my darling one,/Would fill my heart with strange delight...
GLC02744.339
Used for accounting or as a ledger.
GLC02744.340
8 June 1863
torn note
About a leave of absence.
GLC02744.341
15 March 1929
Sentry Box
Article about R.O.T.C summer camp and the civil war history they will learn.
GLC02744.342
Muster Roll of C. Company
Includes Burpee.
GLC02744.343
April 1869
to unknown
Illegible
GLC02744.344
22 March 1862
Buttre, C.M., fl. 1862
to Rev. and Dear Brother
He arrived home and found all things well, is enclosing something for his daughter.
GLC02744.345
Lines-All hail ye teachers and students all!
O listen to our song/Be not stunned at this night's call/Unless you think tis wrong/Cast your eyes on those things so fine...
GLC02744.346
16 December 1858
Legal Summons for unidentified person
A general court will assemble at the Brainard Hotel and this person's presence is required.
GLC02744.347
Ledger
includes Burpee
GLC02744.348
Pierco, Charles R., fl. 1862
Notes on the 23rd Psalm
This was written into a pocket bible on the eve of the battle of Donaldson..
GLC02744.349
20 February 1898
for Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
Includes birth and death dates for her and her husband as well as the date they got married.
GLC02744.350
Grand is thy march eternal years
Grand all the planets in their spheres/But man is mortal! full of fears/He lives to die...
GLC02744.351
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