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Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864 [camp sketch]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.121.03 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Sketch Date: January 2, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Shows the tents including surrounding area including a brook and a horse.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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