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Burpee, Thomas F. (fl. 1837 - 1864) to Brother and Sister

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.337 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas F. (fl. 1837 - 1864) Place Written: Norfolk Type: Typed letter Date: 2 November 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 22.7 x 29 cm. Order a Copy

Letter describing their home and daily life. He writes everyone is good and growing fat.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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