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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee and children

When he went with men down to river to support battery, he caught a cold. says Hartford account of the Fredericksburg battle is "outrageously false" and gives quick account of battle. Written in a camp near Falmouth

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Friend Thayer

He compares the battle of Manassas which was bloodless to the battle of Fredricksburg which he describes as a cool atrocity. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

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J.W. Thayer, Esq.

He writes she must have learned from the paper that the army has moved.speculates that McClellan could have destroyed the Rebels after the battle of Antietam, but he stopped to recruit, thus giving the Rebels time to regroup.

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Friend Thayer

The news is encouraging, would like to have her come down and stay with him for a few days. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He talks about how the army is divided and organized. He writes that a young woman in Norwich presented him with a wreath of flowers as he was riding through the city. Written in a camp near Falmouth.

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Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He cannot really say what he thinks of those higher in command, nevertheless, he notes that Burnside thinks himself incompetetent. Yet he thinks Burnside has no superior in the army. Features poem about Fredricksburg.Written in a camp near Falmouth

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Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He suggests Ms. King's tenement. He will write a letter asking for her. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is glad to have gotten her photograph. writes that unless a different poilcy is adopted, either a long war or acknowledgemnt of the confederacy are inevitable. Doesn't believe fighting can bring peace. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He thought at one time that the Rebel army was made up of poor soldiers but discovered that their soldiers were quite rich. He is waiting eagerly for new photos. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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[landscape sketch]

Features grassy hill with a few houses.

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[camp sketch]

Shows the tents including surrounding area including a brook and a horse.

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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

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes about getting settled in the tenement. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Col. Dutton has left the 21st. very cold. He tells her not to lose her faith in God Almighty. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He compares winter in Virginia to winter in Rockville. He describes his "little darkie servant."Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Writes of how officers are paid.Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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

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to Delia Slocum

re: Cranor describes the Battle of Stones Creek and its aftermath for the regiment. He writes that the enemy killed or wounded eighteen in the regiment and that his colonel was drunk during the fight. Cranor speculates that this drunk Colonel will...

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to Delia Slocum

re: Reports that washed out bridges have resulted in no mail delivery for a week. He writes that lack of news has made him "tired and lonesome." After the arrival of the postmaster he closes his letter and reopens it the next day, where he mentions...

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He talks about not feeling well and reassures his wife that he will be fine and not to worry. He says he's not sure what it would be like to be out of camp and be home. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He has been sick. But the doctor has broken up his fever. He continues to get better. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

Note folded like a triangle. He says Lucien on one side. Inside there are three words, illegible.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

While he aware of the claims of his country he is also aware of the claims of his family. Still laid up in his tent. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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