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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
20 August 1862
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
He writes he has been so busy he has not had time to see anyone. Written at Camp Foote.
GLC02744.013
22 August 1862
He received her letter about Ely.
GLC02744.014
04 September 1862
He writes that he is now Lt. Col. of his regiment.
GLC02744.017
11 September 1862
He is preparing to leave. He talked of his horse and the new privileges he will now have. Written at Camp Norton
GLC02744.020
18 September 1862
He is upset because he hasn't received any mail from her in three weeks.
GLC02744.024
08 October 1862
He talks about their relationship and how intertwined their lives are.
GLC02744.034
10 October 1862
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...
GLC02744.035
09 October 1862
He writes that their souls are united forever.
GLC02744.036
[Jerry the horse attached to 21st regiment, Connecticut]
circa 1861-1864
Note about Jerry the horse.
GLC02744.038
22 October 1862
He misses his family and longs to see them. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
GLC02744.043
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