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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he will be home on Monday noon. Written at Camp Norton

GLC02744.019

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is preparing to leave. He talked of his horse and the new privileges he will now have. Written at Camp Norton

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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

On Capitol Hill. She stopped in Baltimore and Philadelphia on the way there.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is upset because he hasn't received any mail from her in three weeks.

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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 writes about William's predicament. He is glad she and the children are doing well.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is practicing drills, new regiments are settling in. He updates her on where the union and the rebels stand.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He thought they should go towards the rebels but decided to go farther away.

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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 Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He asks if she has recevied all his letters, instructs her where to send his mail.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He was visited by a couple of friends including Ed Marvin.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He talks about their relationship and how intertwined their lives are.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that their souls are united forever.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He feels it is a great privilege to be a part of the Union army.Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.037

[envelope to C.G Morse]

GLC02180.49

to Sister

Dated April 16. Unknown year guessed as 1864. A man named George is now at home; Henry wants to know if George received the letters he sent to Westford, Massachusetts. Writes that there is $90 at Orlando if father wants it, unless George has given...

GLC02749.009

to cousin [Lydia A. Bishoff]

Foglesong feels lonesome and sad, as he has recently received the news that his mother died while he was away. He claims he dreamt that she was sick, and ever since he had the dream, he was convinced that his mother was dead. He has only received...

GLC03523.40.10

to Lydia A. Bishoff

Times are dull and lonesome, and Swisher has not received any news from home for the past two months. His regiment has continually been on the march, and has not stopped long enough for him to write a letter. He would like to know how Bishoff is...

GLC03523.40.27

to Lydia A. Bishoff

Foglesong writes that when the war will end is dependent on the "Big Battle at Richmond." He predicts that the battle will be in the Union's favor, since the Union has had success at every battle with the exception of Bull Run. He reports that there...

GLC03523.40.33

[receipt]

He received fifty dollars of Mrs. Martha B. Powell as first payment on a house and two lots in Vineland. The balance of the total payment of $450 will be paid in yearly payments of $100 with interest.

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to George May Powell

He doesn't know whether George May Powell wants a recommendation or a criticism, but he found the lecture and pictures interesting, although at times it was difficult to understand what was being said for many reasons. The exhibition contained a...

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[receipt]

He received from Charles W. Riley through George May Powell two cases of stuffed birds formerly on exhibit in the Centennial Exposition. The birds are now for sale, with half the income going to GMP.

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