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1858
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
Diary for 1858
Mainly used as an accounting book but there are also brief descriptions of his days mixed in.
GLC02744.380
1859
Diary for 1859
Mainly used as an account book with a few diary entries
GLC02744.381
1862
Diary for 1862
Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book.
GLC02744.382
1863
Diary for 1863
Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book. Many blank pages.
GLC02744.383
1864
Diary for 1864
Final year. Records troop movements until June 11th when his mother takes over after his death. Provides details of funeral. Rest is blank.
GLC02744.384
Burpee's copy of the New Testament
Pocket size editon of the the New Testament
GLC02744.385
5 February 1863
Barwood, James, fl. 1863-1870
to Bill
writes at great length about slavery and abolition. thinks the institution of slavery is repugnant, but at the same time, thinks it helped to introduce blacks to civilization and that they are better off now than they were before.
GLC09358.1
14 June 1863
Patrick, Marsena Rudolph, 1811-1888
Granting permission to Burpee to take a leave of absence
Burpee has permission to go to Ft. Monroe en route for Baltimore and he can also take his horse,
GLC02744.368
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
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