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1861-1877
Chaffus, E.H., fl. 1850
Lines Selected for Adaline Harwood on the Death of her Twin Sister
Includes note at bottom from the author, her cousin.
GLC02744.284
Lines Suggested by the Death of Cousin Angeline Harwood
Refers to Adaline's twin sister
GLC02744.286
15 May 1864
Draey, A. W., fl. 1864
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.
GLC02744.287
25 October 1863
Goodell, S.L., fl. 1863
to Brother and Sister
He writes that her foot has improved. Talks about dealing with the loss of friends.
GLC02744.288
1862
envelope with picture of Camp Huntington
5th Regiment., Conn. on front
GLC02744.290
15 August 1889
Hammond, Augusta, fl. 1889
to Sister
Offers condolences on the death of her daughter.
GLC02744.291
2 October 1900
Crosby, H.B., fl. 1900
Comrades of the Gallant 21st Conn.
Reunion piece on the regiment and all the people they lost.
GLC02744.292
30 October 1900
Blerosky, Hiram, fl. 1900
to Mr. Burpee (his son, probably)
Writes he has included a letter from his father to the "commander of the Gallant 21st."
GLC02744.293
M.D.S., fl. 1864
Lines Suggested in Memory of Col. Thomas F. Burpee
poem
GLC02744.294
5 March 1929
C.W.B., fl. 1860
untitled
He mentions's father's condition and Lucien's eye problems. Could be part of a letter.
GLC02744.295
July 1864
Blank Stationary entitled Head Q'ers 21st. Conn. July 1864
blank
GLC02744.296
circa 1861-1864
scratch paper with scribbles
By one of Burpee's sons
GLC02744.298
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.
GLC02744.299
By one of Burpee's sons.
GLC02744.301
Burpee, Lucien, fl. 1860-1864
to Thomas F. Burpee (Father)
By his son, writing about the lack of snow and his school subjects.
GLC02744.302
January 1864
to Cousin (spelled Cosen)
He writes he is in Newport News and is enjoying himself.
GLC02744.303
24 October 1863
to Cousin
He writes that he would like to see a cotton field. He talks about how his school will be "examined" on Friday.
GLC02744.304
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Charlie
He tells him to write another charge on the rebels and to be a good boy every day.
GLC02744.305
to Lucien
He tells him to help his mother and take care of Charlie.
GLC02744.306
to Lucien Burpee
He writes that it has rained most of the day. He hopes Lucien's eyes are well.
GLC02744.309
19 June 1863
scratch paper
The word "orders" and "by command" stand out
GLC02744.310
He writes that he received his letter and tells him to write again soon.
GLC02744.311
He tells him to be a good boy and say our father every night.
GLC02744.312
Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945
Most likely by one of Burpee's sons.
GLC02744.313
Scratch paper
Filled with scribbles and doodles.
GLC02744.314
Appreciates the letters he sends. He will answer them when he has time. tells him to be good.
GLC02744.315
to Army Headquarters
"I am well and unharmed."
GLC02744.316
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.
GLC02744.317
Sends kisses
GLC02744.318
Tells him to be good and help his mother.
GLC02744.319
Asks him to write.
GLC02744.320
Hopes he will see both his sons again and that they grow up to be good men.
GLC02744.321
He heard he got a cut on his head and asks if it is better.
GLC02744.322
He tells him to be a good boy and fight the rebels hard.
GLC02744.323
He tells him to be a good boy and love his mother
GLC02744.324
30 January 1863
So glad he is learning to read and write. He asks about Sunday school. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
GLC02744.325
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
In pencil, Children's 1863-4, is written at the top.
GLC02744.326
5 July 1884
Stevens, Henry S., fl. 1884
The Fourteenth at Gettysburg
Portion of the speech deliverred by Chaplain Henry S. Stevens at the unveiling of the monument of Connecticut's honored regiment at Gettysburg July 3rd, 1884.
GLC02744.327
January 1862
The American, fl. 1862
I Want to be an Angel
GLC02744.328
21 January 1863
Highly Important from Richmond From General Burnside's Army Operations of the Steamer Currituck Interesting from North Carolina
Four articles about the current war news including troop movements
GLC02744.329
Observing the Day-Honoring the Nation's Dead with Flowers, Eulogies and Public Demonstrations
A special day of speeches and poems prsented to honor the men that died in the war. Reports the words of the mayor and ex-mayor.
GLC02744.330
5 April 1864
Buckingham and Union-7,000 to 10,000 Majorit Copperheadism on its Last Legs
2 articles: inevitable triumph and the victories along the way
GLC02744.331
1 January 1926
The Rockville Leader-front page
Features article on New Year's message, the "Canning" of Rock Mill Canal, announcements, advertisements and obituary.
GLC02744.332
27 May 1861
3 Calling Cards for the Hammonds
One for Lucy, one for Hiram and one stating when Mrs.Hammond will be home.
GLC02744.333
1 envelope
With the words "In Case of Fire---Save this Box" written on it
GLC02744.334
With the words " Christmas Eve Picture" typed on it
GLC02744.335
2 January 1863
to Mrs Thomas F. Burpee (excerpt of original)
He sends a picture from Harper's Weekly of a soldier separated from his family. Requests pictures of the boys.
GLC02744.336
2 November 1863
Letter describing their home and daily life. He writes everyone is good and growing fat.
GLC02744.337
27 January 1926
Hartford Life Insurance Company
to Charles Burpee
The date stamped on envelope s January 27th, 1926, but in red someone wrote, Rockville 1860.
GLC02744.338
Used for accounting or as a ledger.
GLC02744.340
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