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28 July 1862
McParlin, Thomas A. (1825-1897)
Poem
Two stanza poem in McParlin's hand (author unknown) about someone being watched over from the heavens. Written on stationery of the 37th U.S. Congress, House of Representatives.
GLC02649.24
22 June 1865
Bailey, D. C. (fl. 1864-1865)
to Mary E. Bailey
States that he is grateful and thanks God that he and his family have been safe from sickness and harm. Reports that a part of his regiment is in Madison and will probably be there for some time. He hopes that if he is to stay long somewhere, it is...
GLC02664
16 September 1862
Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830-1864)
to Friend Thayer
He describes his journey to Capitol Hill.
GLC02744.023
17 September 1862
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He describes troop movements. He says a part of him enjoys this kind of life.
GLC02744.025
02 February 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830 - 1864)
to Lucien Burpee
He writes to inform Lucien that he shall be at home Friday or Saturday night and will want to see him and Charley.
GLC02744.139
04 February 1863
Instead of being able to go home, they are making him go to Georgetown Hospital in Washington to get better. Still hopes he may be able to get home for a few days anyway. Saw William who entrusted him with money to be delivered to family and friends.
GLC02744.140
06 February 1863
He describes his hospital room. He is determined to come home soon. thinks of them often.
GLC02744.142
21 April 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis (fl. 1837-1929)
Writes about the potential danger of the"Rebel Ram" and the Plymouth capture.
GLC02744.180
29 April 1864
He writes a daily log of his travels from Washington to Hatteras to Fort Monroe and then ends as they prepare to go to Yorktown.
GLC02744.181
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
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