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30 October 1862
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He is somewhere in the woods. He is writing by the light of a camp fire.
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02 May 1863
He saw Sam. He does not think he will get a furlough any time soon. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia
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05 May 1863
He writes about what his faith has done for him. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia
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08 May 1863
He writes that he has a very pleasant camp along the river. gunboats patrol up and down and there are several rowboats available. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia
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15 May 1863
He wonders why the 21st was not mentioned in the list of killed and wounded since one man was killed and three were wounded. Mentions Hooker's withdrawal.
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14 May 1863
He encamped at Brewer's Hill. He talks of the general's plan to occupy the line along the Mansemand River.
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21 May 1863
He misses Charlie and Lucien. wishes to see William. He asks if her dress is done.
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18 May 1863
He thinks of her always and wishes she could be with him.
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25 May 1863
He writes that Hooker's defeat prevented the rebels from sending reinforcements to the Southwest. He hopes that Grant can be successful.
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29 May 1863
He writes that his camp is near the Portsmouth railroad. He misses his family terribly.
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01 June 1863
He writes at great length about his love for and how their lives are connected.
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03 June 1863
He is worried about the threat of Scarlet Fever for the children...talks about how his furlough may or may not affect her.
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04 June 1863
He is still worried about Scarlet Fever. He talks about the prices of food. Said he has not recovered from his lameness.
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01 June 1890
Henry, E.S., fl. 1890
to Charles A. Burpee
Letter written to Thomas's son Charlie. He has enclosed some letters. Most of letter is illegible.
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08 June 1863
to Henry E. Stevens
He is about six miles from Portsmouth. He spends his days bulding forts. He is living a better life than when they were in the Potomac Army.
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01 January 1864
He writes of his living arrangements. He asks Henry to visit him.
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09 June 1863
to Captain
Two draft copies.
Letter of resignation. Cannot assume current post because he suffers from Chronic Rheumatism and Billious Fever.
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10 June 1863
He writes he will not get to Connecticut before the end of the week. asks if she has written to Ann Warner yet.
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12 June 1863
He thinks that Vicksburg or Port Hudson will fall. He thinks that the Rebels do not have as many men as the Union.
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13 June 1863
He got a leave of absence for 30 days on account of disabilty.
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21 August 1862
He writes they had a greatd deal of visitors. Written at Camp Foote.
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20 August 1862
He writes he has been so busy he has not had time to see anyone. Written at Camp Foote.
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22 August 1862
He received her letter about Ely.
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26 August 1862
He writes he had a bad cold yesterday.
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05 September 1862
He writes about Christianity in the army.
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04 September 1862
He writes that he is now Lt. Col. of his regiment.
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10 September 1862
He writes they will be leaving tomorrow. Written at Camp Norton
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10 January 1863
to Adeline Burpee
He describes the inside of his tent and the food that is available to them. He mentions that a lot of the officers have their wives with them. He is upset that the papers are so inaccurate. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
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circa 1861-1864
Burpee, Charles W., 1859-1945
to Thomas Burpee
Mostly illegible scribbles. In a different hand, probably his mother, writes Charley loves his father very much.
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Circa February 1864
Burpee, Lucien, fl. 1860-1864
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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1 February 1864
Written to his aunt, Mrs. George A. Frick (Rebecca Frick). He writes that a battle is currently raging in New Bern and the Rebels are at an advantage. The rebels, advancing during the previous night from Kinston, opened fire on the Union soldiers...
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17 June 1863
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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