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General Orders, No. 11

Procedure for officer of Volunteers wishing to resign.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He misses Charlie and Lucien. wishes to see William. He asks if her dress is done.

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to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Holt

They wish for them to rip out the lining of her cloak and send it to them so she can use it to make something warm to wear around the house.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Details his own soldiers having a conversation across the river with Confederate soldiers. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that Hooker's defeat prevented the rebels from sending reinforcements to the Southwest. He hopes that Grant can be successful.

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Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He thought at one time that the Rebel army was made up of poor soldiers but discovered that their soldiers were quite rich. He is waiting eagerly for new photos. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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to Cousin

He writes that he would like to see a cotton field. He talks about how his school will be "examined" on Friday.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is worried about the threat of Scarlet Fever for the children...talks about how his furlough may or may not affect her.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He believes they might have another Fredricksburg soon. He will finish the new railroad soon. They are now in the third brigade instead of the second. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

GLC02744.122

torn note

About a leave of absence.

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