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Circa February 1864
Burpee, Lucien, fl. 1860-1864
to Thomas Burpee
Lucien writes he has been to church and Sunday school. There have been two snow storms and he wonders if his father got his valentine.
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7 November 1864
Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865
to Eleanor Hammond
It is raining very hard, but all at camp are in good health. Asks how the potato harvest went. Advises her not to sell any more hay after the last half ton, because "you may want it" later. If she does not want it, she can always sell the rest. If...
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9 April 1865
Left camp and fought for four days. Took the South Side Railroad, Petersburg, and Richmond. Headed for Lynchburg, and marched 5 days straight. Formed a battle line and marched into battle again. This time, "when our army cam in sight old general Lee...
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18 April 1865
Leg is "a little lame" from marching so much. Rest of the men are healthy. Headed for Burkeville but stopped about five miles away on the Danville railroad. Some think they are headed for Petersburg. "I don't think that we will have to fight anymore...
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29 September 1864
Bridgman, Edward P., fl. 1864
to parents of George Clapp
Is sitting at George's feet while writing this letter. He just had a few pieces of bread. "He is not [at] all discouraged," but would love to be at home to "help Charles eat all the chickens." George will likely stay here 4 or 5 weeks and then might...
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9 July 1865
Painter, Heber, 1841-1900
to his aunt
Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Reports that he will be leaving for Staunton, Va. by rail. Painter will be staying in Virginia to oversee state elections which will postpone his discharge. Complains that all the newer...
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20 July 1865
Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). Describes his camp as being on a hill where he can look down at the city of Staunton. Writes that the women of the city are very bitter towards the Union soldiers, while the men seem...
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15 September 1865
to sister Kate
Writes that there is nothing to report from camp. Is disappointed that his sister Ella couldn't find the time to respond to his letter. Writes that he turned in a man to the Provost Marshall because the man's daughter was singing anti-Yankee songs...
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1 April 1863
Wilkinson, Frederick W., fl. 1861-1863
to Amanda Wilkinson
Writes to his wife that the army has finally stopped marching. He is very anxious to hear from her, and wonders how she and the baby are doing. States that if she does not get better soon he will come home to stay. Tells her not to borrow any money...
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30 November 1862
Complains that he is being kept in town for recruiting despite the poor recruitment rate. Writes that recruiting costs $219 a month and feels that the government should act more economically instead of wasting money on recruiting parties. He was...
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17 June 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He informs her he will be in Plymouth by Thursday night. Written at the Howard Hotel.
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28 June 1863
Wheeler, Edwin S., fl. 1863
to Thomas F. Burpee
Capt. Sputtle has gone to Fort Monroe with his company to guard 150 prisoner friends. He thinks if Richmond is captured , Then they will have come far.
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16 July 1863
to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee
Four miles from New Haven. He will be home Saturday night.
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17 July 1863
Brainerd, Sylvester E., fl. 1863
He is currently on provost guard. He notes that little David was there. most of letter is illegible.
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01 September 1863
He writes to her how much it will cost her to take the train down to him. He suffers greatly without her and the children.
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13 September 1863
He writes to her about what she will need to bring when she comes to visit him. describes the arrangements, who will pick her up, etc.
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1863
There will be a new Provost Brigade commanded by Col. Dutton.
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14 September 1863
He writes with explicit details on how to get to Baltimore and what to put in her trunk.
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02 September 1863
He is looking for a private family to board with. will not let his wife do any of the work. He writes his valise was opened in accordance with regulations, but nothing was disturbed.
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05 September 1863
He has been feeling much better. He decided they will stay in the house for soldiers. He went on board a ship called the Monitor.
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09 September 1863
He coming up with a strategy for getting her down to Baltimore. writes that she can say say she's coming for the benefit of soldier's aid. All she'd have to do is visit the hospital once a week.
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10 September 1863
He again discusses what kind of clothes she will bring to Baltimore and how she will dress the children.
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17 September 1863
He has her pass but doesn't want to send it as it may get lost. tells her to get prepared to leave. Capt. Shepard will meet her in New London.
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18 September 1863
He goes over the who, where, and how of the trip she will soon. Like previous letters except more definite.
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19 September 1863
Once again discusses where and when to meet Mr. Burdick, as he will have her pass.
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21 September 1863
More details as to where and how she will meet Mr. Burdick.
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12 October 1863
to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Holt
Is sending a hundred dollars by way of another soldier who is going on furlough.
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14 October 1863
They wish for them to rip out the lining of her cloak and send it to them so she can use it to make something warm to wear around the house.
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19 November 1863
to Mr. Elijah Holt
Written to his brother Elijah, talks about General Butler taking over and how it will make the rebels sweat, the execution of Dr. Wright.
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23 November 1863
He describes his long sickness in detail, starting in Baton Rouge and leading up to his current circumstances.
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11 November 1862
Their connection is so strong that when he is writing to her it almost seems like they are talking face to face.
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09 November 1862
He writes about his faith in God. He answers her questions regarding his trunk.
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20 November 1862
He writes that one of their men fell from a tree and dislocated his wrist. He reiterates that God gave him the greatest gift of all: her.
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22 November 1862
He is anxious for Lucien to attend school. He writes that he feels the sufferings of his fellow soldiers. Notes that enemy is in Fredricksburg.
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25 November 1862
Tells her not to worry so much. Writes he might be able to send for her in 4-6 weeks. They have both gained weight. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
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28 November 1862
He writes the possibility of a battle has now become very faint. tells her to always confide in God. Mentions Park. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
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He tells her again not to believe what she reads in the newspaper. currently has a cold. He is feeling lonely and homesick. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
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29 November 1862
He writes about Lucien. He tells her to let him outside as much as possible, otherwise if he is inside make sure he is in a warm room. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
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On the Banks of the [Rappahannock] opposite Fredericksburg, Nov. 20, 1862
Union and rebel soldiers have a spat across the river.
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01 December 1862
He talks about the change in leadership from McClellan to Burnside. He writes that McClellan is a genius but he failed to fight sometimes.
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03 December 1862
He writes of a time when they thought nothing but death would separate them. Feels that he has not done enough for her over the years.
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04 December 1862
He writes about how he can love God more as he does not feel his faith is strong enough. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
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07 December 1862
He writes that sickness like Typhoid Fever has been claiming the lives of their men. Thirty have died. He talks about the advantages of getting a tenement. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
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09 December 1862
He mentions that Chelsea is coming home. Talks about the whiskey ration that he says is usually unnecesary. Fortunately the officers in his regiment don't drink. Written in a camp near Falmouth
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14 December 1862
He writes that there has been nonstop fighting for three days.
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11 December 1862
He is unclear whether there will be any more fighting, but Burnside has pushed the rebels back. Fredricksburg has been badly damaged by artillery. Written in a camp near Falmouth.
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16 December 1862
He describes a day of tremendous and continuous artillery. They lost very few men and only one of his friends was wounded but not seriously. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
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12 December 1862
The Latest News. By Telegraph. From the Army of the Potomac. The Main Body of Our Army Across the Rappahannock.
He describes artillery duel on the Potomac.
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17 December 1862
He writes that his horse had a narrow escape from a bullet. M.B Metcalf was seriously injured but will be well soon. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
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20 December 1862
Martin Metcalf ended up dying. He was entrusted with carrying out his last request; mailing his bible to his family. Written in a camp near Falmouth
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