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20 February 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He describes the new town he is in as having "negro shanties" and no pavements. He writes he is making his tent very comfortable. Mentions Alonzo.
GLC02744.157
24 February 1864
He wishes he could have seen Henry before he died. glad she got her coal and flour. Jerry hurt his foot.
GLC02744.158
to Lucien
Glad Lucien is in school. reminds him that not only play is needed to to make him a man. Tells him to be like a father to Charley who is younger.
GLC02744.159
1862 - 1864
Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877
[Collection of the Civil War letters of John A. Parrott to his family at home] [decimalized]
Collection of the Civil War letters of John A. Parrott to his family at home. 34th Illinois.
GLC05344
21 June 1864
Moffat, R.R., fl. 1864
to Mr. Cole
He writes that he saw his son fall in battle and crawl several yards. He does not know if he is wounded or dead but suspects only wounded, albeit dangerously.
GLC08291.11
10 August 1864
George, fl. 1864
to my dear cousin
Frank had a painful day yesterday. But now he is doing better. He plans to slip into New York Saturday. For he must get his signature for his monthly returns.
GLC08291.14
8 November 1864
Bundy, E.B., fl. 1864
to Ira Cole
Letter for which the certificate for $106.80 is enclosed.
GLC08291.24
27 November 1864
to John Cole
Letter acknowledges receipt of $10.60 and says they could not find anyone who knew whether or not he had a servant,
GLC08291.25
21 September 1861
to Caf
The author would be happy to hear from Frank but supposes he is angry with women. Hopes they both return safe to Washington.
GLC08291.29
28 March 1864
Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?
to Mother
it has been reported that there are 30,000 yankees at Washington. sooner or later they will have to face the music. Written in a camp near Kinston, North Carolina
GLC08300.30
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