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Receipt for casket and plate

She was charged $34.00 by the casket manufacturer.

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to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He is writing to tell her he sending the key to her husband's chest which contained his clothing and some other property.

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to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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.

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receipt for the cost of one horse

For $150.

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to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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.

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to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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.

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to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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.

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to Thomas W. Thayer

3 letters- tells Louise not be anxious about William...

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to Thomas F. Burpee

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General Orders, No. 232

He details the organization of a regiment of infantry made up of volunteers.

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General Orders, No. 227

How to prevent disloyalty and anarchy. encourage enlistment and discipline.

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General Orders No. 283

volunteers are no longer needed.since the president declined their services they are hereby discharged.

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to Thomas F. Burpee

If there is an emergency, they will take his offer of service to the governor. They cannot give him any new muskets at this time.

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Company Orders 1852, Fifth Regiment, First Brigade

He must give legal warning to members of company who are scheduled to appear on parade at Union Hall in Rockville, May 28th, 1852.

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to Thomas F. Burpee

Paymaster requires complete list of volunteers that were under Thomas Burpee and the number of days they worked.

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to Thomas F. Burpee

Since there is no field officer in the state militia he is required to make his report directly to him.

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General Orders, No. 26

The commander-in-chief extends his thanks to the Governor's guards and volunteer militia.

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Bill for Michael Parker

Parker agrees to pay bill from town bounty

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Certifies that Thomas Burpee is still ill and requires leave of absence

Doctor writes about Burpee's rheumatic fever which will prevent him from working.

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to Thomas F. Burpee

J.D Williams thanks him for the receipt of his and Major Crosby's report.

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By Order of the Adjutant-General's Office

He orders Thomas Burpee to bring an alphabetized list of the members of his company.

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Paymaster's certificate

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

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partial letter or diary entry

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

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1 ribbon

Blue and black.

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1 print

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

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