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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 Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He tells her not to pay attention to the papers because the Rebels are not doing as well as they report. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is somewhere in the woods. He is writing by the light of a camp fire.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that he has a very pleasant camp along the river. gunboats patrol up and down and there are several rowboats available. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Talks about Hooker's defeat, his faith in McClellan, includes song about boy asking his mother about his father that is a soldier.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He wonders why the 21st was not mentioned in the list of killed and wounded since one man was killed and three were wounded. Mentions Hooker's withdrawal.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He thinks of her always and wishes she could be with him.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He discusses Hooker's defeat and why it occurred. He talks of changing attitudes toward the war.

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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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to Charles A. Burpee

Letter written to Thomas's son Charlie. He has enclosed some letters. Most of letter is illegible.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He got a leave of absence for 30 days on account of disabilty.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He informs her he will be in Plymouth by Thursday night. Written at the Howard Hotel.

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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

Four miles from New Haven. He will be home Saturday night.

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to Mr. Elijah Holt

He describes his long sickness in detail, starting in Baton Rouge and leading up to his current circumstances.

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to Lizzie

He is missing her very badly and says he has taken a picture of her with him.

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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

He describes his quarters which are very comfortable now.

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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 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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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He describes troop movements. He says a part of him enjoys this kind of life.

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to my dear wife

He hopes he was not late in sending her money. He thinks of her when he goes to bed and when he wakes up. He wants her to get a photo taken.

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to my dear wife

He received her picture. They have been in their present location without rifles and nothing to do for quite a while. He tells her to take good care of his babies.

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to Mother

He weighs more now than he did when he left home. He does not see much chance of a promotion right now. He encloses photographs (not included here)

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes they had a greatd deal of visitors. Written at Camp Foote.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he had a bad cold yesterday.

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