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Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864 to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.131 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 18, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

He talks about not feeling well and reassures his wife that he will be fine and not to worry. He says he's not sure what it would be like to be out of camp and be home. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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