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15 April 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830-1864)
to Charley Burpee
He writes that he received his letter. is enclosing ten cents that John asked him to give to Charley. He tells him to love his mother and father.
GLC02744.176
to Lucien Burpee
He writes that he is glad Lucien tries to be a good boy and if he ever finds himself in the company of naughty boys to play elsewhere.
GLC02744.177
18 April 1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He acknowledges that she is going to Wilbraham and Somers. writes that Capt. Leastham is under arrest for overstaying his leave of absence, Doctor Tennant wants to see his intended wife, and Lucius Fowler just found out his father died.
GLC02744.178
20 April 1864
He writes that he has sent her $615. He says Mr. Bissell ought to pay her more interest.
GLC02744.179
29 April 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis (fl. 1837-1929)
He writes a daily log of his travels from Washington to Hatteras to Fort Monroe and then ends as they prepare to go to Yorktown.
GLC02744.181
12 February 1863
De Kay, Drake (fl. 1863-)
Grants Burpee a leave of absence
Assistant Adjutant General grants Burpee a leave of absence for health reasons
GLC02744.246
11 April 1864
Ramsay, Geo. D. (fl. 1863-)
Circular No. 17
Circular informing commanding officers to complete a blank form on the history between March 1, 1863 to September 30, 1863.
GLC02744.248
30 April 1864
Balch, Geo.. (fl. 1863-)
to Thomas F. Burpee
One of his ordinances has been referred to the 2nd auditor for settlement.
GLC02744.249
22 September 1864
Townsend, E.D (fl. 1864-)
Circular No. 75
Outlines when soldiers are entitled to their commissions and promotions.
GLC02744.254
6 March 1864
Burpee, Thomas F. (fl. 1837 - 1864)
to Charles W. Burpee
He writes that his horse's foot is doing better. Jeffrey would like to see him and his brother. glad they are all safe and warm.
GLC02744.307
He describes the scenery and daily life. He asks him about school and tells him to always help his mother and to become a good Christian man.
GLC02744.308
29 September 1862
Fellows, Enoch Q. (fl. 1843-1918)
to N.B Berry
On Sept. 1st, his regiment marched through Washington. towards upper Maryland. At Monocacy, a skirmish took place. On Sept. 13th, they arrived at Middleton. On Sept. 14th, they arrived at the base of South Mountain and were shortly thereafter ordered...
GLC02745.003
18 July 1862
Paymaster (fl. 1862-)
to Enoch Q. Fellows
They are asking him to sign for his salary from January until June of 1862.
GLC02745.016
1 June 1861
Lt. Gen. Scott (fl. 1861-)
to Thomas H. Sullivan
He lists the countersigns by date and city.
GLC02745.021
30 September 1861
Williams, S. (fl. 1861-)
General Orders No. 18
No officer or soldier can leave camp to visit Washington. All commanders with make weekly reports on the amount of ammunition. Payment for rations will be made only by the officers.
GLC02745.027
9 June 1861
Abert, William S. (fl. 1861-)
General Orders No. 2
The 1st regiment will report to Rockville where they will set up camp. Guides from the President's mounted guard will report to their respective Colonels.
GLC02745.035
7 June 1861
Unknown
Legal Document
3 privates are officially sentenced for disobedience and drunkeness. Their punishments range from carrying 20 lb bags of sand and no food to witholding pay.
GLC02745.068
8 June 1861
General Order No. 4
The sentences of the previous document (GLC02745.068) are hereby approved.
GLC02745.069
Fellows, W.B. (fl. 1884-)
to Father
He compliments his father on his address and makes a few suggestions on how he can improve it further.
GLC02745.091
25 January 1862 - 04 August 1863
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
[Letter and Newspaper][Decimalized .01- .02]
Letter from Lincoln to General Hurlbut not to order subpar guns, and a issue of Scientific America with a cover story on guns.
GLC00005
June 28, 1879
Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893)
Pardon of Samuel Cooper.
Convicted of embezzlement from the mails; pardoned since he behaved well, the crime was a first offense and he was a good Union soldier. (c/s Wm. M. Evans) One black and white bust engraving of Rutherford Birchard Hayes included.
GLC00043.23
Circa 1865
Unknown (1808-1875)
[Society of Colonial Wars membership application for I. H. Payne]
A application to be part of the Society of Colonial Wars, includes geneological line for the applicant as well as a description of the service of his ancestor
GLC00044.07.02
24 August 1865
[Leather Valise/Pouch]
A transmittal envelope for pardon of Payne. There is a seal on the back.
GLC00044.07.03
Lather valise/pouch contained a pardon for Payne and a transmittal envelope and letter. GLC00044.07.01-.03
GLC00044.07.04
27 October 1917
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
to Mr. Hoover
Addressed to "My Dear Mr. Hoover." Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by...
GLC00162.13.01
n.d
President Roosevelt
Portrait of a seated Theodore Roosevelt. Published by Henry in Washington D.C. during his presidency. Originally with a letter by Theodore Roosevelt addressed to Herbert Hoover (see GLC00162.13).
GLC00162.13.02
27 September 1862
Thomas, Lorenzo
General Orders No. 144
Copy of General Orders No. 144 of September 27, 1862, signed by the Assistant Adjutant General, dismissing Key from the service for uttering disloyal sentiments.
GLC00228.02
1813/05/14
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
Cartel for the exchange of prisoners of war
Broadside reprinting terms of prisoner exchange agreed to by the American and British governments.
GLC01403
1 April 1906
to Quentin Roosevelt
Writes to his son regarding family matters and missing his children. Written on White House letterhead with corrections in Roosevelt's hand.
GLC01410.01.01
1898 ca
[Theordore Roosevelt with Theodore Jr. and Quentin]
A photograph of Theodore Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and infant Quentin Roosevelt, as written on verso.
GLC01410.01.02
1917 ca.
[Quentin Roosevelt]
Photo of a uniformed Quentin Roosevelt standing at attention.
GLC01410.02.02
Photograph of Quentin Roosevelt in uniform.
GLC01410.03.02
19 August 1865
Johnson, Andrew (1808 - 1875)
Official Presidential Pardon for P.B Jones
Andrew Johnson grants P.B Jones a full pardon for any offenses committed.
GLC01444.01
27 November 1865
Seward, WIlliam H. (1801 - 1872)
[Certificate of authentificity for pardon]
GLC01444.02
Seward, William H. (1801-1872)
Certificate of authenticity of pardon
Copy of GLC01444.02, however this version includes signed oath of P.B. Jones to uphold the constitution from now on.
GLC01444.04
9 November 1863
Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward) and photograph
Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward).
GLC01992.01
30 October 1863
Agnus, J. (fl. 1861-1865)
Certfies George Armstrong's enlistment
GLC02157.33
7 January 1865
Thurmin, W. (fl. 1865-)
Paymaster gives check to George E. Armstrong
GLC02157.54
1865
Schedule for 2nd Battalion Duryees Zoaves
GLC02157.59
2 May 1910
Davenport, J.L. (fl. 1910-)
Pension Certificate
Pension is granted to Catherine Morse.
GLC02170.61
1861-1877
to Unknown
Reads: "Charles Nicholson-Company L 5th Regt. Penn. Heavy Artillery Washington City D.C."
GLC02171.10
5 July 1861
Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-)
to Heather Henry
He got a pass to go down to Washington the other day. He visited the gallery and the senate chambers. Very Faded.
GLC02172.04
18 July 1861
He talks of how they made the journey from Detroit to Washington and were then presented to the President and General Scott. Some men were detailed to go on picket duty. At some point shots were exhanged and 5 or 6 Rebels were killed.
GLC02172.06
29 November 1861
to Brother Henry
The first place they visited in Mt. Vernon was Washington's tomb. Then they saw the gardens and the orchard.Next they went to the house. There were many things in the house including pistol holster and a large piano.
GLC02172.30
7 May 1863
to Brother H. (Henry)
They are about a hundred miles from Lousiville now. He says he has been very lucky the last few years. They have lost very few men to sickness and they have been lucky on the battlefield. He was disappointed to learn that a colonel of theirs was...
GLC02172.68
4 October 1863
Porter, Charles F. (fl. 1860-)
He went to a mass meeting out in Carthage. He saw several distinguished speakers including a poet. At the hospital, they are expecting a lot of wounded from Nashville.
GLC02172.74
25 October 1863
He had a good visit with his father. There are some very sick people at the hospital and this keeps him busy. He hopes his brother will escape the draft.
GLC02172.75
3 November 1863
They had to stay in the barracks for a while and were not allowed to do much. However through the help of some friends they managed to get out every night. Theyw ere treated as straglers or deserters. He is sorry to hear his brother is drafted.
GLC02172.76
29 September 1861
Stone, E.W. (fl. 1861-1865)
to Berdille
He describes inspection. After exploring the city he calls a a "one-horse town." He visited the state house where Gen. Washington signed his commission.
GLC02182.22
24 March 1863
Thomas, L. (fl. 1863-)
General Orders No. 72
All deserters will be reported once a month to Col. James B. Fry.
GLC02198.02
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