Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864 [Collection of Thomas Francis Burpee, field and staff, 21st regiment, Connecticut, infantry] [Decimalized .001- .385]

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Collection Summary

Mentions Fredericksburg, Suffolk, North Carolina, and the 1863 Virginia campaign. Burpee was wounded at Cold Harbor, Virginia on June 9, 1864 and died a few days later. The collection includes memorabilia connected to his death. Collection includes: 288 letters, 166 envelopes, 14 newspaper clippings, 12 receipts, 1 map, 1 note, 1 probate record, 1 family record, 8 pieces of scrap paper, 1 telegram, 32 miscellaneous military papers, 11 certificates, 3 calling cards, 3 lists, 1 carte de visite, 1 drawing, 6 colored prints, 1 piece of cloth, 1 ribbon, 6 diaries, 1 New Testament and 1 orderly book. Also includes a collateral book entitled "The Story of the 1st [Connecticut] Regiment."

Collection Details

GLC#: GLC02744
Type: Header Record
Date: 1837-1929
Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
Title: [Collection of Thomas Francis Burpee, field and staff, 21st regiment, Connecticut, infantry] [Decimalized .001- .385]
Place Written: Various Places
Pagination: 560 items

Time Period

Primary time period: Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877

Sub-Era: The American Civil War

People

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

Subjects

Soldier's Letter

Military History

Union Soldier's Letter

Confederate States of America

Military Uniforms

Soldier's Diary

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Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

29 July 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Praises his wife. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.001

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

30 July 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes she is worthy of being the wife of an American soldier. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.002

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

01 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes he will be unable to come home that Sunday. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.003

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

01 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes he will try to be home on Tuesday. He instructs her to tell the children that they should love their country next to God. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.004

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

07 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes they had an election of officers that day. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.005

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

15 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes they received their equipment and arms today. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.006

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

14 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes about the sacrifice the country has made. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.007

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

12 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes that when they are ready to leave, he intends to spend a day or two at home.

GLC02744.008

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

18 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He gives instructions on how to make his drawers and under shirts.

GLC02744.009

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

17 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes about how all the men are going home for the last time. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.010

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

circa 1861-1864

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes he will send her $25.

GLC02744.011

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

21 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes they had a greatd deal of visitors. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.012

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

20 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes he has been so busy he has not had time to see anyone. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.013

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

22 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He received her letter about Ely.

GLC02744.014

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

26 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes he had a bad cold yesterday.

GLC02744.015

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

05 September 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes about Christianity in the army.

GLC02744.016

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

04 September 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes that he is now Lt. Col. of his regiment.

GLC02744.017

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

10 September 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes they will be leaving tomorrow. Written at Camp Norton

GLC02744.018

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

06 September 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He writes he will be home on Monday noon. Written at Camp Norton

GLC02744.019

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

11 September 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

He is preparing to leave. He talked of his horse and the new privileges he will now have. Written at Camp Norton

GLC02744.020