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scratch paper with scribbles

By one of Burpee's sons

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Letters and Numbers

Signed Alfred Gage at the top but does not appear to be author since one is clearly the work of a child and the other an adult.

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scratch paper with scribbles

By one of Burpee's sons.

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to Thomas F. Burpee (Father)

By his son, writing about the lack of snow and his school subjects.

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to Cousin (spelled Cosen)

He writes he is in Newport News and is enjoying himself.

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to Cousin

He writes that he would like to see a cotton field. He talks about how his school will be "examined" on Friday.

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to Charlie

He tells him to write another charge on the rebels and to be a good boy every day.

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to Lucien

He tells him to help his mother and take care of Charlie.

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to Lucien Burpee

He writes that it has rained most of the day. He hopes Lucien's eyes are well.

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scratch paper

The word "orders" and "by command" stand out

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to Charlie

He writes that he received his letter and tells him to write again soon.

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to Lucien

He tells him to be a good boy and say our father every night.

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scratch paper with scribbles

Most likely by one of Burpee's sons.

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Scratch paper

Filled with scribbles and doodles.

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to Lucien

Appreciates the letters he sends. He will answer them when he has time. tells him to be good.

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to Army Headquarters

"I am well and unharmed."

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to Charley

Glad they went to visit their aunts. He heard that the hotel they stayed in burned up a few days after they left.

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to Charley

Sends kisses

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to Lucien

Tells him to be good and help his mother.

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to Charlie

Asks him to write.

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to Charlie

Hopes he will see both his sons again and that they grow up to be good men.

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to Charlie

He heard he got a cut on his head and asks if it is better.

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to Charlie

He tells him to be a good boy and fight the rebels hard.

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to Lucien

He tells him to be a good boy and love his mother

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to Lucien

So glad he is learning to read and write. He asks about Sunday school. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

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