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circa 1861-1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
Return of the Members of Company C., 5th Regiment who performed Military Duty...
Lists town, county and the number of days each officer was on duty
GLC02744.378
2 October 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe described the farewell banquet, and how he went to a cafe afterwards. He also visited Marty in the hospital, and went to the movies the next night.
GLC09414.1512
8 October 1864
Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865
to Maria
writes that she is a very good business woman. read in the paper that they will repair the Orange and Alexandria railroad. has been sleeping on the ground in the open air. his stomach has been acting up. Written at Fisher's Hill
GLC08311.23
8 June 1945
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
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
07 May 1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
Instructs his wife to invest one thousand in bonds and to reduce Bissell's account to four or five hundred.
A note in pencil says these bonds were later stolen from her by Clark.
GLC02744.184
09 May 1864
He writes that the goverment bonds are far safer than Bissell Bank. Encamped outside Portsmouth in a very dry area. she believes his letter to Alonzo was very severe.
GLC02744.185
08 May 1864
to Charley Burpee
He is very glad to hear he is well. Tells him to love mother.
GLC02744.186
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
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
Copy of 197
GLC02744.198
30 May 1864
Very impatient because they have been at Harrison's landing all day. tired of hanging out on a boat. General Dutten is recovering from a wound to his jaw.
GLC02744.199
copy of 199
GLC02744.200
29 May 1864
Burpee, Lucien, fl. 1860-1864
to Mr. Thomas Burpee
He writes he is glad his father did not get hurt. Thanks him for the money he sent.
GLC02744.201
02 June 1864
He arrived at the White House landing. He endured heavy fighting. They have lost forty men. He writes that his wife and children are constantly on his mind. Skirmishing continues.
GLC02744.202
09 June 1864
Wheeler, Edwin P., fl. 1864
The clerk informs Mrs. Burpee that her husband has been wounded by a sharpshooter.
Copy
GLC02744.204
Original of 204.
GLC02744.205
18 June 1864
Rodgers, Alden, fl. 1864
Receipt for casket and plate
She was charged $34.00 by the casket manufacturer.
GLC02744.206
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