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08 May 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Lucien Burpee
Happy to hear he had a pleasant visit with aunt Margery. Notes he has made an improvement in letter writing.
GLC02744.187
09 May 1864
to Mrs. Thomas Burpee
He received her package safely. He moved camp. He provides new address at which to send mail.
GLC02744.188
Copy of 188.
GLC02744.189
14 May 1864
Currently in bivouac. Reports heavy fighting for the railroad last Saturday. the officers have kept their spirits up. He learned of a great victory involving Hancock. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.
not original letter
GLC02744.190
Original version of 190. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.
GLC02744.191
17 May 1864
He tells the story of a battle.were almost captured. He lost 106 new and four commisioned officers.a buttlet struck the spur of his heel.
GLC02744.193
21 May 1864
Glad god is taking care of his family. He writes that the papers do not give an accurate account of the fight. They aren't even mentioned.
GLC02744.194
Copy of 194.
GLC02744.195
24 May 1864
He writes that besides a little skirmishing they are fully entrenched. describes the arrangement of the fight (who was commanding who, how many regiments were under a specific General) he may not get much money when they are finally paid.
GLC02744.196
27 May 1864
He is glad to hear any news about the children. Gen. Dutten was wounded yesterday. But luckily she can tell the children that their father has not been hurt yet.
GLC02744.197
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