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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
24 May 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
He discusses Hooker's defeat and why it occurred. He talks of changing attitudes toward the war.
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25 May 1863
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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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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03 June 1863
He is worried about the threat of Scarlet Fever for the children...talks about how his furlough may or may not affect her.
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04 June 1863
He is still worried about Scarlet Fever. He talks about the prices of food. Said he has not recovered from his lameness.
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to Charles A. Burpee
01 June 1890
Henry, E.S., fl. 1890
Letter written to Thomas's son Charlie. He has enclosed some letters. Most of letter is illegible.
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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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January 1, 1864
He writes of his living arrangements. He asks Henry to visit him.
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to Captain
09 June 1863
Two draft copies.
Letter of resignation. Cannot assume current post because he suffers from Chronic Rheumatism and Billious Fever.
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10 June 1863
He writes he will not get to Connecticut before the end of the week. asks if she has written to Ann Warner yet.
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12 June 1863
He thinks that Vicksburg or Port Hudson will fall. He thinks that the Rebels do not have as many men as the Union.
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13 June 1863
He got a leave of absence for 30 days on account of disabilty.
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17 June 1863
He informs her he will be in Plymouth by Thursday night. Written at the Howard Hotel.
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to Thomas F. Burpee
28 June 1863
Wheeler, Edwin S., fl. 1863
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
16 July 1863
Four miles from New Haven. He will be home Saturday night.
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17 July 1863
Brainerd, Sylvester E., fl. 1863
He is currently on provost guard. He notes that little David was there. most of letter is illegible.
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01 September 1863
He writes to her how much it will cost her to take the train down to him. He suffers greatly without her and the children.
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13 September 1863
He writes to her about what she will need to bring when she comes to visit him. describes the arrangements, who will pick her up, etc.
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1863
There will be a new Provost Brigade commanded by Col. Dutton.
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14 September 1863
He writes with explicit details on how to get to Baltimore and what to put in her trunk.
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02 September 1863
He is looking for a private family to board with. will not let his wife do any of the work. He writes his valise was opened in accordance with regulations, but nothing was disturbed.
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05 September 1863
He has been feeling much better. He decided they will stay in the house for soldiers. He went on board a ship called the Monitor.
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09 September 1863
He coming up with a strategy for getting her down to Baltimore. writes that she can say say she's coming for the benefit of soldier's aid. All she'd have to do is visit the hospital once a week.
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10 September 1863
He again discusses what kind of clothes she will bring to Baltimore and how she will dress the children.
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