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14 August 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to "Moe" Weiner
It is the day of the Potsdam Declaration. Sylvia describes the hectic day that follows.
GLC09414.0670
28 February 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
Mentions John. He writes that the men have been working on fortification. He received orders to go to "Little Washington."
GLC02744.160
01 March 1864
He currently camped in an area that is mostly swamp. does not think the Rebels will attack them soon. He wishes he could take all her burdens on himself.
GLC02744.161
03 March 1864
He does not think the enemy will have time to attack Newbern at present. He worries about her taking care of the house and the children all by herself. Insists she get a girl to help her.
GLC02744.162
06 March 1864
to Bro Hold
He compares Sundays in the army to Sundays at home. He thinks especially of children on the Sabbath day and their connection to their parents. He thinks of how all soldiers are connected by the desire to see their loved ones again.
GLC02744.163
16 February 1864
He writes of how his faith in God gets him through the trial of being separated from her.
GLC02744.155
16 February 1919
Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945
Memo
Explains his father's pledge to his mother in a letter from February 16, 1864 (GLC02744.155) concerning alcohol.
GLC02744.156
20 February 1864
He describes the new town he is in as having "negro shanties" and no pavements. He writes he is making his tent very comfortable. Mentions Alonzo.
GLC02744.157
24 February 1864
He wishes he could have seen Henry before he died. glad she got her coal and flour. Jerry hurt his foot.
GLC02744.158
to Lucien
Glad Lucien is in school. reminds him that not only play is needed to to make him a man. Tells him to be like a father to Charley who is younger.
GLC02744.159
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