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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that his camp is near the Portsmouth railroad. He misses his family terribly.

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[landscape sketch]

Features grassy hill with a few houses.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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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scratch paper

The word "orders" and "by command" stand out

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to Nephew

Mentions execution of Dr. Wright. Tells of life in Virginia.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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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to Thomas F. Burpee

J.D Williams thanks him for the receipt of his and Major Crosby's report.

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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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Diary for 1863

Records troop movements in several entries, also used as an account book. Many blank pages.

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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

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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