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30 April 1864
Adams & Co. (Express company)
Forwarding note for Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
Said to contain 650 dollars.
GLC02744.369
10 February 1852
to friends
Mentions Angeline, Adeline's sister who died.
GLC02744.370
25 March 1913
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company
to Col. Lucien F. Burpee
Written in pencil: Execution of Dr. Wright.
GLC02744.371
19 November 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
Extract of letter. copy of 360 and 361.
GLC02744.372
1861-1877
Recollections of Members of the Twenty-First
Copy of 357
GLC02744.373
18 October 1863
to Nephew
Mentions execution of Dr. Wright. Tells of life in Virginia.
GLC02744.374
23 October 1863
Execution David M. Wright
Summarizes newspaper articles on execution. Copy of 356.
GLC02744.375
14 May 1860
General Orders, No. 20
Orders all officers to appear at their armory on the 23rd day of May, 1860.
GLC02744.376
circa 1861-1864
Roll of Company C, 5th Regiment
Includes Burpee at top
GLC02744.377
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
8 October 1864
Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865
to Maria
writes that she is a very good business woman. read in the paper that they will repair the Orange and Alexandria railroad. has been sleeping on the ground in the open air. his stomach has been acting up. Written at Fisher's Hill
GLC08311.23
07 May 1864
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
09 May 1864
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
08 May 1864
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
Copy of 188.
GLC02744.189
14 May 1864
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
Original version of 190. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.
GLC02744.191
17 May 1864
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
21 May 1864
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
Copy of 194.
GLC02744.195
24 May 1864
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
27 May 1864
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
Copy of 197
GLC02744.198
30 May 1864
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
copy of 199
GLC02744.200
29 May 1864
Burpee, Lucien, fl. 1860-1864
to Mr. Thomas Burpee
He writes he is glad his father did not get hurt. Thanks him for the money he sent.
GLC02744.201
02 June 1864
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
09 June 1864
Wheeler, Edwin P., fl. 1864
The clerk informs Mrs. Burpee that her husband has been wounded by a sharpshooter.
Copy
GLC02744.204
Original of 204.
GLC02744.205
18 June 1864
Rodgers, Alden, fl. 1864
Receipt for casket and plate
She was charged $34.00 by the casket manufacturer.
GLC02744.206
01 September 1864
names Adeline M. Burpee as executor of Thomas Burpee's estate
Includes newspaper clipping.
GLC02744.207
11 October 1864
Hopkins, Caleb, fl. 1864
Receipt of Adeline M. Burpee
She paid $8.90 for fees on the estate of Thomas Burpee.
GLC02744.208
20 June 1864
Brown, J.S., fl. 1864
Letter announcing that he is sending her husband's commission along with some letters.
GLC02744.209
23 June 1864
Fowler, Frank, fl. 1864
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
12 February 1863
De Kay, Drake, fl. 1863
Grants Burpee a leave of absence
Assistant Adjutant General grants Burpee a leave of absence for health reasons
GLC02744.246
11 April 1864
Ramsay, George Douglas, 1802-1882
Circular No. 17
Circular informing commanding officers to complete a blank form on the history between March 1, 1863 to September 30, 1863.
GLC02744.248
Balch, George Beall, 1821-1908
to Thomas F. Burpee
One of his ordinances has been referred to the 2nd auditor for settlement.
GLC02744.249
22 September 1864
Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893
Circular No. 75
Outlines when soldiers are entitled to their commissions and promotions.
GLC02744.254
6 March 1864
to Charles W. Burpee
He writes that his horse's foot is doing better. Jeffrey would like to see him and his brother. glad they are all safe and warm.
GLC02744.307
He describes the scenery and daily life. He asks him about school and tells him to always help his mother and to become a good Christian man.
GLC02744.308
27 June 1864
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
6 July 1864
mail receipt her husbands possessions
This is for one box
GLC02744.212
2nd mail receipt her husbands possessions
GLC02744.213
28 June 1864
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
15 July 1864
Department of Virginia and North Carolina
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
21 July 1864
Gallup, Ed, fl. 1864
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
6 September 1862
Winchell, Chancey, fl. 1864
receipt for the cost of one horse
For $150.
GLC02744.217
Tells the story of how Thomas Burpee died starting with when he was shot to the time he was embalmed.
GLC02744.218
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