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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.171 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864 Place Written: Washington, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

He describes what he does on a daily basis. then describes her routine. calls her brave and self-sacrificing. He longs for a time when partings will be unknown.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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