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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
07 October 1862
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
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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08 October 1862
He talks about their relationship and how intertwined their lives are.
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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...
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09 October 1862
He writes that their souls are united forever.
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12 October 1862
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]
circa 1861-1864
Note about Jerry the horse.
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13 October 1862
He writes of his relationship with God and with her. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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16 October 1862
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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19 October 1862
He writes they will probably not have a big battle right away.Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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20 October 1862
He writes of receiving food in the mail. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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22 October 1862
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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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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11 May 1863
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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15 May 1863
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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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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21 May 1863
He misses Charlie and Lucien. wishes to see William. He asks if her dress is done.
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18 May 1863
He thinks of her always and wishes she could be with him.
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