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16 December 1849
Harwood, Adeline fl. 1837
to Brother and Sister
He writes that they are all well. He writes of a wedding she attended with Edwin in Springfield. Closes with a poem.
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11 March 1850
to Friends
very faded. Ends with a poem and 2 circles that look as if they were made of hair.
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16 January 1858
Terry, Henry, fl. 1858
to Manufacturers
Letter of recommendation for Thomas F. Burpee. Describes him a competent workman.
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03 January 1854
Aldrich, A.S., fl. 1854
to unknown
Letter of recommendation for Thomas F. Burpee. Describes him as an honest, upright and trustworthy man.
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07 September 1857
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Adaline Burpee
He has spent a very lonely week without her. He wishes he had known her sooner. knows that she has left friends for him. sees the past as a series of mistakes and accidents up until he met her. sometimes feels as though he does not cherish her enough...
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19 December 1859
to J.W. Thayes
He is sending a sample of the Doeskin which Mr. Terry is making. He has done the finishing.
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21 March 1853
Buce, Moses B., fl. 1853
officially appoints Thomas F. Burpee legal guardian of three children
Frances S. Watts, Emma C. Watts and Francis Alonso Watts
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7 April 1864
Judson, J.A., fl. 1864
General Orders, No. 55
Captain Stanton is praised for his efforts in a collision with the enemy near "Hill's Point."
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Circa 1864
Obituary for Thomas F. Burpee
Died before he could find out about his promotion.
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1861-1877
unidentified woman in dress
Most likely Adeline Burpee.
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10 February 1863
Duchachel, H.W., fl. 1863
Gives Thomas permission to leave the hospital until 9pm
From the Seminary Hospita;. The assistant surgeon grants permission.
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1837
Harwood, Ebenezer, fl. 1837
A Book of Records
Includes marriages, births, and deaths.
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5 December 1850
E.H., fl. 1850
"Squarepond"
A speech of some kind for an association, mentions desired chracter traits.
GLC02744.279
Tempest in a Pea Pod
Printed. Talked of a rich man that makes promises to a poor villiage.
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1 October 1857
to Parents
Informs his parents about how the family is doing
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8 December 1856
to J.W. Thayer
He writes of a band that cannot come to an agreement as to whether they want the more expensive instruments or the cheaper ones.
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Selected for the Afflicted
Includes note at the bottom saying that mother has been sick with the mumps.
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Chaffus, E.H., fl. 1850
Lines Selected for Adaline Harwood on the Death of her Twin Sister
Includes note at bottom from the author, her cousin.
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Crishammer, Laura, fl. 1850
Lines on the Death of a Friend
Refers to Adaline's twin sister
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Lines Suggested by the Death of Cousin Angeline Harwood
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15 May 1864
Draey, A. W., fl. 1864
to Thomas F. Burpee
He is glad he is in an area of relative safety. He reports a recent visit with Mrs. Burpee. He worries about his spiritual growth.
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25 October 1863
Goodell, S.L., fl. 1863
He writes that her foot has improved. Talks about dealing with the loss of friends.
GLC02744.288
July 1863
In Memoriam
Note at top indicates it was most likely written for William Goodell, killed at Gettysburg.
GLC02744.289
1862
envelope with picture of Camp Huntington
5th Regiment., Conn. on front
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15 August 1889
Hammond, Augusta, fl. 1889
to Sister
Offers condolences on the death of her daughter.
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2 October 1900
Crosby, H.B., fl. 1900
Comrades of the Gallant 21st Conn.
Reunion piece on the regiment and all the people they lost.
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30 October 1900
Blerosky, Hiram, fl. 1900
to Mr. Burpee (his son, probably)
Writes he has included a letter from his father to the "commander of the Gallant 21st."
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M.D.S., fl. 1864
Lines Suggested in Memory of Col. Thomas F. Burpee
poem
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5 March 1929
C.W.B., fl. 1860
untitled
He mentions's father's condition and Lucien's eye problems. Could be part of a letter.
GLC02744.295
July 1864
Blank Stationary entitled Head Q'ers 21st. Conn. July 1864
blank
GLC02744.296
circa 1861-1864
scratch paper with scribbles
By one of Burpee's sons
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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
By one of Burpee's sons.
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Burpee, Lucien, fl. 1860-1864
to Thomas F. Burpee (Father)
By his son, writing about the lack of snow and his school subjects.
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January 1864
to Cousin (spelled Cosen)
He writes he is in Newport News and is enjoying himself.
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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.
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to Charlie
He tells him to write another charge on the rebels and to be a good boy every day.
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to Lucien
He tells him to help his mother and take care of Charlie.
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to Lucien Burpee
He writes that it has rained most of the day. He hopes Lucien's eyes are well.
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19 June 1863
scratch paper
The word "orders" and "by command" stand out
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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.
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Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945
Most likely by one of Burpee's sons.
GLC02744.313
Scratch paper
Filled with scribbles and doodles.
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Appreciates the letters he sends. He will answer them when he has time. tells him to be good.
GLC02744.315
to Army Headquarters
"I am well and unharmed."
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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.
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Sends kisses
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Tells him to be good and help his mother.
GLC02744.319
Asks him to write.
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