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1862-1865
William Crans
GLC06627.01.36
Thomas N Wolfe
GLC06627.01.37
GLC06627.01.38
GLC06627.01.39
1861/08/15
Tomes, Fuller, fl. 1861
re: sight of secession flag over Marshall House in Annapolis, with photograph
Letter written by a private in the 13th NY volunteers, alluding to the circumstances of the death of Col. Elmer Ellsworth. "We begged for permission to land, to tear form that house that hated emblem of 'traitors', had we been permitted to land...
GLC07304.01
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, George Douglas, 1802-1882
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, George Beall, 1821-1908
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. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893
Circular No. 75
Outlines when soldiers are entitled to their commissions and promotions.
GLC02744.254
6 March 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
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
to Lucien Burpee
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
27 June 1864
Brown, J.S., fl. 1864
to Mrs. Thomas Burpee
He writes he received her letter regarding her husband's possessions. He will do his best. He must decide what to do with his horse. He sends his condolences.
GLC02744.211
6 July 1864
Adams & Co. (Express company)
mail receipt her husbands possessions
This is for one box
GLC02744.212
2nd mail receipt her husbands possessions
GLC02744.213
28 June 1864
He writes that he will box up her husbands' items in 2 boxes to be sent express. Also found some money in his wallet and will be sending that along to her as well.
GLC02744.214
15 July 1864
Department of Virginia and North Carolina
In Memory of Some of the Gallant Dead of this Army...
A catalogue of redoubts and batteries that will be named after dead soldiers
GLC02744.215
21 July 1864
Gallup, Ed, fl. 1864
to Mr. Holb
Wondering what to do with the Lieutenant's horse. Attempted to ship it to someone but this person had no use for the horse.
GLC02744.216
6 September 1862
Winchell, Chancey, fl. 1864
receipt for the cost of one horse
For $150.
GLC02744.217
Tells the story of how Thomas Burpee died starting with when he was shot to the time he was embalmed.
GLC02744.218
1 August 1864
He heard that she was not satisfied with his last letter. writes that while he sufferred he made little complaint. He regrets that he was not with him at the moment of death as he had stepped out to get supper not realizing the end was so near.
GLC02744.219
9 October 1864
Trying to explain the high cost of shipping the body home. acting as a kind of middleman. But thinks he ought to be treated better. thinks it is unfair to expect him to pay the bill.
GLC02744.220
He is concerned because he has not heard from her. He encloses the key for his carpet bag. Everything else is in the hands of Mr. Gallup.
GLC02744.221
27 April 1865
Richard Burn M.D.
He writes the body was not properly preserved so a fee is not required in that instance. But says she will certainly pay for the coffin and asks for her to send the money.
GLC02744.222
2 October 1866
Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875
to Thomas W. Thayer
Thayer asks Buckingham to give Mrs. Burpee his kindest and regards and say that he had nothing but the utmost respect for her husband from the time he entered the service.
GLC02744.223
25 September 1862 - 23 November 1863
Clapp, Rev. C.W., fl. 1862
3 letters- tells Louise not be anxious about William...
GLC02744.224
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