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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.144 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830 - 1864) Place Written: Camp near Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 April 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

He describes his journey back. saw Mr and mrs Pond. Mentions park and Burdett. Col. Dutton gave him a very warm reception.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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