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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.149 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830 - 1864) Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 April 1863 Pagination: 7 p. ; 20 x 12.3 cm. Order a Copy

He must find something to occupy his mind since his wife is not around. asks after the children. He wants to know if Lucien is in school now. The English language cannot describe what he feels for her.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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