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Burpee, Thomas Francis (fl. 1837-1929) to Lucien Burpee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.187 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis (fl. 1837-1929) Place Written: Portsmouth, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 08 May 1864 Pagination: 1 p. ; 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

Happy to hear he had a pleasant visit with aunt Margery. Notes he has made an improvement in letter writing.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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