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The author describes his current surroundings in Northern New York. A page may be missing as there is no greeting or date.

GLC02743.32

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about the sacrifice the country has made. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.007

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about how all the men are going home for the last time. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.010

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he has been so busy he has not had time to see anyone. Written at Camp Foote.

GLC02744.013

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He received her letter about Ely.

GLC02744.014

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that he is now Lt. Col. of his regiment.

GLC02744.017

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

GLC02744.020

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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

GLC02744.024

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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

GLC02744.034

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...

GLC02744.035

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that their souls are united forever.

GLC02744.036

[Jerry the horse attached to 21st regiment, Connecticut]

Note about Jerry the horse.

GLC02744.038

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He misses his family and longs to see them. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.043

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that there is too much complaining going on. Written in Camp Plesant Valley

GLC02744.045

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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

GLC02744.047

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is somewhere in the woods. He is writing by the light of a camp fire.

GLC02744.049

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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

GLC02744.052

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Talks about Hooker's defeat, his faith in McClellan, includes song about boy asking his mother about his father that is a soldier.

GLC02744.053

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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.

GLC02744.054

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He thinks of her always and wishes she could be with him.

GLC02744.057

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He discusses Hooker's defeat and why it occurred. He talks of changing attitudes toward the war.

GLC02744.058

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that Hooker's defeat prevented the rebels from sending reinforcements to the Southwest. He hopes that Grant can be successful.

GLC02744.059

to Charles A. Burpee

Letter written to Thomas's son Charlie. He has enclosed some letters. Most of letter is illegible.

GLC02744.064

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He got a leave of absence for 30 days on account of disabilty.

GLC02744.070

to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He informs her he will be in Plymouth by Thursday night. Written at the Howard Hotel.

GLC02744.071