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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.145 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 April 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

He has had a lot of picket duty lately. Major Crosby is getting a leave of absence so he can be with his wife. Offers to let her come join the army for a while if she wants.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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