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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

Grants Burpee a leave of absence

Assistant Adjutant General grants Burpee a leave of absence for health reasons

GLC02744.246

to Thomas F. Burpee

One of his ordinances has been referred to the 2nd auditor for settlement.

GLC02744.249

Circular No. 75

Outlines when soldiers are entitled to their commissions and promotions.

GLC02744.254

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

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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

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

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Copy of 188.

GLC02744.189

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Original version of 190. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.

GLC02744.191

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Copy of 194.

GLC02744.195

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Copy of 197

GLC02744.198

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

copy of 199

GLC02744.200

to Mr. Thomas Burpee

He writes he is glad his father did not get hurt. Thanks him for the money he sent.

GLC02744.201

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

The clerk informs Mrs. Burpee that her husband has been wounded by a sharpshooter.

Copy

GLC02744.204

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Original of 204.

GLC02744.205

Receipt for casket and plate

She was charged $34.00 by the casket manufacturer.

GLC02744.206

names Adeline M. Burpee as executor of Thomas Burpee's estate

Includes newspaper clipping.

GLC02744.207

Receipt of Adeline M. Burpee

She paid $8.90 for fees on the estate of Thomas Burpee.

GLC02744.208

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Letter announcing that he is sending her husband's commission along with some letters.

GLC02744.209

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.

GLC02744.210

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He writes he received her letter regarding her husband's possessions. He will do his best. He must decide what to do with his horse. He sends his condolences.

GLC02744.211

mail receipt her husbands possessions

This is for one box

GLC02744.212

2nd mail receipt her husbands possessions

This is for one box

GLC02744.213

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.

GLC02744.214

In Memory of Some of the Gallant Dead of this Army...

A catalogue of redoubts and batteries that will be named after dead soldiers

GLC02744.215

to Mr. Holb

Wondering what to do with the Lieutenant's horse. Attempted to ship it to someone but this person had no use for the horse.

GLC02744.216

receipt for the cost of one horse

For $150.

GLC02744.217

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

Tells the story of how Thomas Burpee died starting with when he was shot to the time he was embalmed.

GLC02744.218

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.

GLC02744.219

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.

GLC02744.220

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He is concerned because he has not heard from her. He encloses the key for his carpet bag. Everything else is in the hands of Mr. Gallup.

GLC02744.221

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.

GLC02744.222

to Thomas W. Thayer

Thayer asks Buckingham to give Mrs. Burpee his kindest and regards and say that he had nothing but the utmost respect for her husband from the time he entered the service.

GLC02744.223

to Thomas W. Thayer

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

GLC02744.224

General Orders, Brigadier General Commanding

Congratulates the troops on their courage and conduct of late. thanks to all who particpated in the recent movement. Written near Suffolk, Virginia.

GLC02744.225

Special Orders, No. 77

Remove immediately to battery Stevens. Lieutenant Edward Gallup placed in arrest for assumption of authority.

GLC02744.226

General Orders, No. 32

Newsletter of sorts congratulating General. Rick on the enemy's retreat to Blackwater. Less than 1500 men were killed.thank yous are extended. Written at Fort Monroe.

GLC02744.227

General Orders No. 31

He believes that after 23 days of hardship the tides are turning once again. Renewed expressions of confidence and thanks.

GLC02744.228

Report

Report of the movement of the 21st Regiment, includes extract of general orders no. 28

GLC02744.229

to Thomas F. Burpee

He advises him to make a direct application to Major General Butler in reference to the recruiting of his regiment.

GLC02744.230

to Thomas F. Burpee

GLC02744.231