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to Lucien Burpee

He describes the scenery and daily life. He asks him about school and tells him to always help his mother and to become a good Christian man.

GLC02744.308

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He is writing to tell her he sending the key to her husband's chest which contained his clothing and some other property.

GLC02744.210

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Pages appear to be missing. Describes a violent storm aboard the steamer. writes about Lucien. He worries he has not been as attentive as he should have been. He describes all of Lucien's characteristics.

GLC02744.170

2nd mail receipt her husbands possessions

This is for one box

GLC02744.213

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Instructs his wife to invest one thousand in bonds and to reduce Bissell's account to four or five hundred.

A note in pencil says these bonds were later stolen from her by Clark.

GLC02744.184

to Mr. Holb

Wondering what to do with the Lieutenant's horse. Attempted to ship it to someone but this person had no use for the horse.

GLC02744.216

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He currently camped in an area that is mostly swamp. does not think the Rebels will attack them soon. He wishes he could take all her burdens on himself.

GLC02744.161

to Lucien Burpee

Happy to hear he had a pleasant visit with aunt Margery. Notes he has made an improvement in letter writing.

GLC02744.187

to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

He heard that she was not satisfied with his last letter. writes that while he sufferred he made little complaint. He regrets that he was not with him at the moment of death as he had stepped out to get supper not realizing the end was so near.

GLC02744.219

to Thomas F. Burpee

He is glad he is in an area of relative safety. He reports a recent visit with Mrs. Burpee. He worries about his spiritual growth.

GLC02744.287