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02 January 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
[camp sketch]
Shows the tents including surrounding area including a brook and a horse.
GLC02744.121.03
03 January 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
05 January 1863
He writes about getting settled in the tenement. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.123
08 January 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
12 January 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
13 January 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
14 January 1863
He compares winter in Virginia to winter in Rockville. He describes his "little darkie servant."Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.128
15 January 1863
Writes of how officers are paid.Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.129
16 January 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
16 December 1862
Parrott, John A., fl. 1861-1877
to sister
He is happy to hear that she is feeling better. The "rebels have a large force at Murfreesboro" and his regiment will likely move there. He was nearly killed supporting a battery of artillery in a fight that lasted over four hours.
GLC03858.01.11
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