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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.167 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864 Place Written: Washington, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1864 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

He talks about the weather and compares it to Conn. He says the climate is healthier where he is. He would like to have her come but says the enemy is too close right now. He mentions Aunt Armenia.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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