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Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875 to Thomas W. Thayer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.223 Author/Creator: Buckingham, William A. (William Alfred), 1804-1875 Place Written: Norwich, CT Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 October 1866 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Thayer asks Buckingham to give Mrs. Burpee his kindest and regards and say that he had nothing but the utmost respect for her husband from the time he entered the service.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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