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Draey, A. W., fl. 1864 to Thomas F. Burpee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.287 Author/Creator: Draey, A. W., fl. 1864 Place Written: Rockville Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 May 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.2 cm Order a Copy

He is glad he is in an area of relative safety. He reports a recent visit with Mrs. Burpee. He worries about his spiritual growth.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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