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January 2, 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
[landscape sketch]
Features grassy hill with a few houses.
GLC02744.121.02
[camp sketch]
Shows the tents including surrounding area including a brook and a horse.
GLC02744.121.03
January 3, 1863
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He believes they might have another Fredricksburg soon. He will finish the new railroad soon. They are now in the third brigade instead of the second. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.122
January 5, 1863
He writes about getting settled in the tenement. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.123
January 8, 1863
Col. Dutton has left the 21st. very cold. He tells her not to lose her faith in God Almighty. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.124
January 12, 1863
He lost his pocket memorandum the day before as it fell out of his pocket. mentions a doctor Lee he has made friends with. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.126
January 13, 1863
He is glad she got a tenement house, but wishes she would get a hired girl so she does not have to work too hard. He recalls several warm memories. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.127
January 14, 1863
He compares winter in Virginia to winter in Rockville. He describes his "little darkie servant."Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.128
January 15, 1863
Writes of how officers are paid.Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.129
January 16, 1863
He is worried about Charlie. Discusses the rooming situation again. whenever he hears of any problems, he yearns for her. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.130
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