21 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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

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20 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He received her letter about Ely.

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26 August 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he had a bad cold yesterday.

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05 September 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about Christianity in the army.

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04 September 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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

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10 September 1862

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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

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10 January 1863

Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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1857

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Decatur's Conflict with the Algerine at Tripoli

One engraving entitled "Decatur's Conflict with the Algerine at Tripoli" dated 1857. The caption notes "Reuben James interposing his head to save the life of his commander." Depicts the conflict of August 3, 1804, when Stephen Decatur Jr. Boarded a Tripolitain boat after learning that a Tripolitain Captian had shot and killed his younger brother, James Decatur. While Stephen fought with the gunboat's captain, a Tripolitain sailor tried to strike him from behind. Reuben James, one of Decatur's sailors, stepped forward and took the blow, saving him. Published by Johnson, Fry & Co. Engraving…

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1861-1877

Birch, Thomas, 1779-1851

Engraving

Title: unknown

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts the capture of the British frigate Macedonian by the U.S. frigate United States, captained by Stephen Decatur. Engaged in battle, the frigate Macedonian appears defeated with tattered sails.The United States looks unscathed flying a colorful American flag from its mast. Painted by Thomas Birch. Engraver Unknown.

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1861-1877

Chapin, J.B., fl. 1860

Engraving

Title: Action Between the Constitution and the Guerriere

One engraving entitled "Action Between the Constitution and the Guerriere" circa 1861-1877. Depicts the naval battle of August 19,1812 between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. The Constitution destroys the Guerriere's mast and sails. Engraved by J. Rogers after a painting by J.B. Chapin.

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1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Battle Between the Constitution and the Guerriere

One engraving entitled "Battle Between the Contitution and the Guerriere" dated 1866. Depicts a close of view of the naval battle of August 19, 1812 between the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere. The HMS Guerriere appears defeated, French sailors struggle to stay afloat atop Guerriere's sinking mast. Engraved by James D. Smillie after a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Original painting in possession of publishers at time of engraving.

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1856

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Death of Captain Lawrence

One engraving entitled, "Death of Captain Lawrence" dated 1856. Depicts battle between United States and British forces onboard the United States frigate, Chesapeak during the War of 1812. A mortally wounded Captain James Lawrence is carried by three sailors. Caption notes, "don't give up the ship." Engraved by H.B. Hall after a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Painting was in possession of publishers at time of engraving.

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1866

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

Engraving

Title: Col. Paul Jones Capturing the Serapis

One engraving entitled "Col. Paul Jones Capturing the Serapis" dated 1866. Depicts Commador Paul Jones capturing the HMS Serapis off the coast of Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire. Engraved from the original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

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January 9, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Most everyone is healthy. Leg is feeling fine, but an ulcer sore has developed on it above the ankle in addition to the sores that were already there below the knee. Received three letters, the ninth, tenth, and eleventh she has sent, from her this morning. Also received $1.50 and six postage stamps. Felt bad to hear that William Nash had "such bad luck." Asks to let Nash know that he feels his pain, because something similar happened to him when he was shot in the leg. As soon as the leg had begun to heal, it began to be covered in sores. The leg is getting better now. By the time fighting…

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27 February 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Health is "first rate," and leg is well. Weather is nice right now, and hopes this letter finds her well. Sent her two letters, each with $20 in them. Will send some more money by express soon. Does not need more than $5, and if he does, he will ask for some from her. Would have sent all the money by express, but did not learn until today that he could send any of it by express. Is now acting as commissary sergeant. Has to go to the brigade headquarters and draw rations for the company, then has to cook them. "Keeps me very busy." Received a letter from her this morning. Every day rebels…

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13 December 1864

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Is in good health; cold has almost gone. Received a letter from her this morning. Joseph's health is very good. Started on a raid this past Tuesday. Marched five miles one day, 22 the next, and 20 the day after. Upon reaching their destination, they "commenced and tore up the railroad and piled up the ties and then lugged the rails on the piles of ties and then set them afire." Also destroyed "30 miles of the road and burnt it up." Soldiers killed and ate any farm animals that they saw and "burnt everything that we came to." Rained and hailed all that night. Began their march back through the…

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January 12, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Letter is printed on U. S. Christian Commission stationery. All are well and hope the same is true of her and Oscar. His health is "the best that it has been since I was shot." Received his fourteenth letter from her the night before. Urges her to look out for herself. Glad that she got that money to pay off the creditors. Once he gets paid, he will send his salary home so that she can pay whomever needs the money and still have some left over for herself. He can pay the rest once he returns home in the fall. Discussed the financial situation with Fayette. Asks her to tell Jane that he thinks…

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January 24, 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

All are in "tip top health" and hopes she is too. Weather is clear but cool. Has been cooking beef all day. Is "the fattest I have been since we have been married." All the men can eat "like pigs." Does not think he will have to fight much once fighting starts, because his regiment is in the reserve corps. Leg had almost healed when it "began to swell up on my knee and got very sore." The doctor put "some stuff" on it, and it is getting better. Can still walk very well. His work is not too hard. Does not think any of his friends will get hurt fighting. Stopped writing for the night, and…

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18 February 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Is very healthy; hopes the same is true at home. Fayette and Joseph are healthy. John is still at the hospital, but they have heard from him. He does not have consumption (tuberculosis). "Joseph thought his breach was going to clear him from duty, [but] the doctor told him that he was fit for duty." Had seen the breach, and agreed with the doctor that it would not become a problem. Tells her that what he writes to her about cannot be repeated. Thought about asking for a discharge when his leg was at its worse, but did not receive one when the leg recovered. Does not want a furlough as long as…

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25 February 1865

Hammond, Horace J., fl. 1862-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eleanor Hammond

Feels "first rate." All are getting along well. Leg is feeling very good. Hopes she and Oscar are also well. Wishes he were home, but is contented to stay out his term. The time until he comes home will not seem so long once the weather gets warmer. It is sunny but cold today. Had to go and draw rations for the company and then cook them alone. This is his only duty now that he has begun to cook. John is still at the hospital at City Point. Fayette received a letter that they think is from him, but they cannot be sure because it is unsigned. Another man moved into his tent, making five…

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11 August 1861

Norton, Levi W., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell near Mt. Hope. Has just commenced his work as chaplain for the 3rd Regt. Excelsior. A committee of two colored men from the nearby church asked him to preach at 3PM, but he puts it off till next Sunday as he feels unwell from the hot weather. He finds it very difficult to be away from his wife and children but believes that it is God's will for him to be in the Army. Writes that he has now given one service and hopes to do more when they get their Chapel tent. He has a health problem with his bowel so he…

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12 December 1861

Norton, Levi W., fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Wool. Realizes that life is short and flying by so he deeply regrets being separated from his wife. Writes that he feels disconnected from his wife because they have been apart for so long. Wishes that the Union will soon be reunited and never part again. Hopes that he will return home soon and relieve his wife of the outdoor work and other chores. Keeps healthy by praying to God and being thankful for the food he eats. The band is serenading Mrs. Colonel Graham of the 5th Regiment. Asks if Mrs. Grant has…

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