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14 May 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas Burpee
Original version of 190. Written at Drewry's Bluff battlefield.
GLC02744.191
17 May 1864
He tells the story of a battle.were almost captured. He lost 106 new and four commisioned officers.a buttlet struck the spur of his heel.
GLC02744.193
21 May 1864
Glad god is taking care of his family. He writes that the papers do not give an accurate account of the fight. They aren't even mentioned.
GLC02744.194
Copy of 194.
GLC02744.195
24 May 1864
He writes that besides a little skirmishing they are fully entrenched. describes the arrangement of the fight (who was commanding who, how many regiments were under a specific General) he may not get much money when they are finally paid.
GLC02744.196
27 May 1864
He is glad to hear any news about the children. Gen. Dutten was wounded yesterday. But luckily she can tell the children that their father has not been hurt yet.
GLC02744.197
Copy of 197
GLC02744.198
30 May 1864
Very impatient because they have been at Harrison's landing all day. tired of hanging out on a boat. General Dutten is recovering from a wound to his jaw.
GLC02744.199
copy of 199
GLC02744.200
29 May 1864
Burpee, Lucien, fl. 1860-1864
to Mr. Thomas Burpee
He writes he is glad his father did not get hurt. Thanks him for the money he sent.
GLC02744.201
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