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08 June 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Henry E. Stevens
He is about six miles from Portsmouth. He spends his days bulding forts. He is living a better life than when they were in the Potomac Army.
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January 1, 1864
He writes of his living arrangements. He asks Henry to visit him.
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09 June 1863
to Captain
Two draft copies.
Letter of resignation. Cannot assume current post because he suffers from Chronic Rheumatism and Billious Fever.
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10 June 1863
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He writes he will not get to Connecticut before the end of the week. asks if she has written to Ann Warner yet.
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12 June 1863
He thinks that Vicksburg or Port Hudson will fall. He thinks that the Rebels do not have as many men as the Union.
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13 June 1863
He got a leave of absence for 30 days on account of disabilty.
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17 June 1863
He informs her he will be in Plymouth by Thursday night. Written at the Howard Hotel.
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28 June 1863
Wheeler, Edwin S., fl. 1863
to Thomas F. Burpee
Capt. Sputtle has gone to Fort Monroe with his company to guard 150 prisoner friends. He thinks if Richmond is captured , Then they will have come far.
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16 July 1863
to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee
Four miles from New Haven. He will be home Saturday night.
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17 July 1863
Brainerd, Sylvester E., fl. 1863
He is currently on provost guard. He notes that little David was there. most of letter is illegible.
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01 September 1863
He writes to her how much it will cost her to take the train down to him. He suffers greatly without her and the children.
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13 September 1863
He writes to her about what she will need to bring when she comes to visit him. describes the arrangements, who will pick her up, etc.
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1863
There will be a new Provost Brigade commanded by Col. Dutton.
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14 September 1863
He writes with explicit details on how to get to Baltimore and what to put in her trunk.
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02 September 1863
He is looking for a private family to board with. will not let his wife do any of the work. He writes his valise was opened in accordance with regulations, but nothing was disturbed.
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05 September 1863
He has been feeling much better. He decided they will stay in the house for soldiers. He went on board a ship called the Monitor.
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09 September 1863
He coming up with a strategy for getting her down to Baltimore. writes that she can say say she's coming for the benefit of soldier's aid. All she'd have to do is visit the hospital once a week.
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10 September 1863
He again discusses what kind of clothes she will bring to Baltimore and how she will dress the children.
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17 September 1863
He has her pass but doesn't want to send it as it may get lost. tells her to get prepared to leave. Capt. Shepard will meet her in New London.
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18 September 1863
He goes over the who, where, and how of the trip she will soon. Like previous letters except more definite.
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19 September 1863
Once again discusses where and when to meet Mr. Burdick, as he will have her pass.
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21 September 1863
More details as to where and how she will meet Mr. Burdick.
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12 October 1863
to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Holt
Is sending a hundred dollars by way of another soldier who is going on furlough.
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14 October 1863
They wish for them to rip out the lining of her cloak and send it to them so she can use it to make something warm to wear around the house.
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19 November 1863
to Mr. Elijah Holt
Written to his brother Elijah, talks about General Butler taking over and how it will make the rebels sweat, the execution of Dr. Wright.
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