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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
22 October 1862
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
He misses his family and longs to see them. 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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24 October 1862
He writes that there is too much complaining going on. 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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25 October 1862
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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27 October 1862
He writes they will be moving soon. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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30 October 1862
He is somewhere in the woods. He is writing by the light of a camp fire.
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02 May 1863
He saw Sam. He does not think he will get a furlough any time soon. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia
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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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08 May 1863
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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