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Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864 to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Holt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.088 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864 Place Written: Norfolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

They wish for them to rip out the lining of her cloak and send it to them so she can use it to make something warm to wear around the house.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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