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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is preparing to leave. He talked of his horse and the new privileges he will now have. Written at Camp Norton

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He just arrived and describes the journey there.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

On Capitol Hill. She stopped in Baltimore and Philadelphia on the way there.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is upset because he hasn't received any mail from her in three weeks.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He describes his quarters which are very comfortable now.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about William's predicament. He is glad she and the children are doing well.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is practicing drills, new regiments are settling in. He updates her on where the union and the rebels stand.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He thought they should go towards the rebels but decided to go farther away.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He points out that newspapers give a "false coloring" as to what is really going on. tells the story of a narrow escape one soldier had .

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He asks if she has recevied all his letters, instructs her where to send his mail.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He was visited by a couple of friends including Ed Marvin.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He saw William and said he was looking better than he had ever seen him. talked about the mail he received.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He talks about their relationship and how intertwined their lives are.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He talks at great length of how even though they are separated, she is there in spirit and that bond is unbreakable. She is the best wife he could ever have and their separation only rekindles the passion. He feels blessed by god to have her as a...

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that their souls are united forever.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He feels it is a great privilege to be a part of the Union army.Written in Camp Plesant Valley

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[Jerry the horse attached to 21st regiment, Connecticut]

Note about Jerry the horse.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes of his relationship with God and with her. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He mentions the raid of the rebels up Chamenburg River. He writes about what he eats.Written in Camp Plesant Valley

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes they will probably not have a big battle right away.Written in Camp Plesant Valley

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes of receiving food in the mail. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He misses his family and longs to see them. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He saw the building where John Brown fought his battle and was imprisoned. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that there is too much complaining going on. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

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to Family

He is currently marching. He thinks they will go the river and into Virginia.

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