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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
30 July 1862
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
He writes she is worthy of being the wife of an American soldier. Written at Camp Foote.
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01 August 1862
He writes he will be unable to come home that Sunday. Written at Camp Foote.
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He writes he will try to be home on Tuesday. He instructs her to tell the children that they should love their country next to God. Written at Camp Foote.
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07 August 1862
He writes they had an election of officers that day. Written at Camp Foote.
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15 August 1862
He writes they received their equipment and arms today. Written at Camp Foote.
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14 August 1862
He writes about the sacrifice the country has made. Written at Camp Foote.
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12 August 1862
He writes that when they are ready to leave, he intends to spend a day or two at home.
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18 August 1862
He gives instructions on how to make his drawers and under shirts.
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17 August 1862
He writes about how all the men are going home for the last time. Written at Camp Foote.
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circa 1861-1864
He writes he will send her $25.
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21 August 1862
He writes they had a greatd deal of visitors. Written at Camp Foote.
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20 August 1862
He writes he has been so busy he has not had time to see anyone. Written at Camp Foote.
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22 August 1862
He received her letter about Ely.
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26 August 1862
He writes he had a bad cold yesterday.
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05 September 1862
He writes about Christianity in the army.
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04 September 1862
He writes that he is now Lt. Col. of his regiment.
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10 September 1862
He writes they will be leaving tomorrow. Written at Camp Norton
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06 September 1862
He writes he will be home on Monday noon. Written at Camp Norton
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11 September 1862
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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13 September 1862
He just arrived and describes the journey there.
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15 September 1862
On Capitol Hill. She stopped in Baltimore and Philadelphia on the way there.
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18 September 1862
He is upset because he hasn't received any mail from her in three weeks.
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23 September 1862
He describes his quarters which are very comfortable now.
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25 September 1862
He writes about William's predicament. He is glad she and the children are doing well.
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27 September 1862
He is practicing drills, new regiments are settling in. He updates her on where the union and the rebels stand.
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