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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
13 October 1862
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
He writes of his relationship with God and with her. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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19 October 1862
He writes they will probably not have a big battle right away.Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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23 October 1862
He saw the building where John Brown fought his battle and was imprisoned. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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to Family
26 October 1862
He is currently marching. He thinks they will go the river and into Virginia.
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27 October 1862
He writes they will be moving soon. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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05 May 1863
He writes about what his faith has done for him. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia
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14 May 1863
He encamped at Brewer's Hill. He talks of the general's plan to occupy the line along the Mansemand River.
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29 May 1863
He writes that his camp is near the Portsmouth railroad. He misses his family terribly.
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01 June 1863
He writes at great length about his love for and how their lives are connected.
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to Henry E. Stevens
08 June 1863
He is about six miles from Portsmouth. He spends his days bulding forts. He is living a better life than when they were in the Potomac Army.
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