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General Sigel

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1 piece of cloth

Capt A. Comstock witten in black

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Superior Court envelope

for Col. Thomas Burpee, April and May 1861

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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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to Friends

very faded. Ends with a poem and 2 circles that look as if they were made of hair.

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to Manufacturers

Letter of recommendation for Thomas F. Burpee. Describes him a competent workman.

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to unknown

Letter of recommendation for Thomas F. Burpee. Describes him as an honest, upright and trustworthy man.

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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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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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officially appoints Thomas F. Burpee legal guardian of three children

Frances S. Watts, Emma C. Watts and Francis Alonso Watts

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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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Obituary for Thomas F. Burpee

Died before he could find out about his promotion.

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unidentified woman in dress

Most likely Adeline Burpee.

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A Book of Records

Includes marriages, births, and deaths.

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"Squarepond"

A speech of some kind for an association, mentions desired chracter traits.

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Tempest in a Pea Pod

Printed. Talked of a rich man that makes promises to a poor villiage.

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to Parents

Informs his parents about how the family is doing

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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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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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Lines Suggested by the Death of Cousin Angeline Harwood

Refers to Adaline's twin sister

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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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to Brother and Sister

He writes that her foot has improved. Talks about dealing with the loss of friends.

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envelope with picture of Camp Huntington

5th Regiment., Conn. on front

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to Sister

Offers condolences on the death of her daughter.

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Comrades of the Gallant 21st Conn.

Reunion piece on the regiment and all the people they lost.

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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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Lines Suggested in Memory of Col. Thomas F. Burpee

poem

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untitled

He mentions's father's condition and Lucien's eye problems. Could be part of a letter.

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Blank Stationary entitled Head Q'ers 21st. Conn. July 1864

blank

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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.

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scratch paper with scribbles

By one of Burpee's sons.

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to Thomas F. Burpee (Father)

By his son, writing about the lack of snow and his school subjects.

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to Cousin (spelled Cosen)

He writes he is in Newport News and is enjoying himself.

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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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scratch paper

The word "orders" and "by command" stand out

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to Charlie

He writes that he received his letter and tells him to write again soon.

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to Lucien

He tells him to be a good boy and say our father every night.

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scratch paper with scribbles

Most likely by one of Burpee's sons.

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Scratch paper

Filled with scribbles and doodles.

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to Lucien

Appreciates the letters he sends. He will answer them when he has time. tells him to be good.

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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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to Charley

Sends kisses

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to Lucien

Tells him to be good and help his mother.

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to Charlie

Asks him to write.

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to Charlie

Hopes he will see both his sons again and that they grow up to be good men.

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