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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He talks about not feeling well and reassures his wife that he will be fine and not to worry. He says he's not sure what it would be like to be out of camp and be home. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.131

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He has been sick. But the doctor has broken up his fever. He continues to get better. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.132.01

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Note folded like a triangle. He says Lucien on one side. Inside there are three words, illegible.

GLC02744.132.02

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

While he aware of the claims of his country he is also aware of the claims of his family. Still laid up in his tent. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.133

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Glad she looks forward to the idea of keeping house. He talks about their unique relationship. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.134

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He gives a recipe for headaches, details troop movements, and describes things getting stuck in the mud. End of letter indicates prescence of additional smaller sheet but there is no extra page in folder.

GLC02744.135

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that someone who applied for selective service was ruled to have a schizoid personality, wishes Moe well on his furlough to England.

GLC09414.0618

to Father

One of their heavy batteries opened fire and shot Johnson, then threw some shells into Sumter....has been installed as a caterer...seems to be improving on his arithimetic. He feels contempt for the Watson family.

GLC07705.177

Diary for 1857

Includes brief accounts of his days as well as some accounting. writes "Nothing New" several times.

GLC02744.379

Diary for 1858

Mainly used as an accounting book but there are also brief descriptions of his days mixed in.

GLC02744.380

Diary for 1859

Mainly used as an account book with a few diary entries

GLC02744.381

Diary for 1862

Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book.

GLC02744.382

Diary for 1863

Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book. Many blank pages.

GLC02744.383

Diary for 1864

Final year. Records troop movements until June 11th when his mother takes over after his death. Provides details of funeral. Rest is blank.

GLC02744.384

Burpee's copy of the New Testament

Pocket size editon of the the New Testament

GLC02744.385

to Bill

writes at great length about slavery and abolition. thinks the institution of slavery is repugnant, but at the same time, thinks it helped to introduce blacks to civilization and that they are better off now than they were before.

GLC09358.1

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

Paymaster's certificate

To William Fitch: certifies that 10 dollars will be given to soldiers to organize the volunteer militia.

GLC02744.257

partial letter or diary entry

Describes a kind of tension that has come between two friends on account of a marriage.

GLC02744.258

partial letter or diary entry

He talks of a Jack that will distinguish himself through a Brooklyn company.

GLC02744.259

partial letter or diary entry

He talks about the kind of drills they are doing.

GLC02744.260

1 ribbon

Blue and black.

GLC02744.261

1 print

Features two shaking hands beneath the constitution. Includes qoute by Andrew Jackson

GLC02744.262

1 print

Features lady liberty balancing the scales of justice above Ft. Sumter

GLC02744.263