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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes that his camp is near the Portsmouth railroad. He misses his family terribly.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes at great length about his love for and how their lives are connected.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is worried about the threat of Scarlet Fever for the children...talks about how his furlough may or may not affect her.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He is still worried about Scarlet Fever. He talks about the prices of food. Said he has not recovered from his lameness.

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to Charles A. Burpee

Letter written to Thomas's son Charlie. He has enclosed some letters. Most of letter is illegible.

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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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to Henry E. Stevens

He writes of his living arrangements. He asks Henry to visit him.

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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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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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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He got a leave of absence for 30 days on account of disabilty.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He informs her he will be in Plymouth by Thursday night. Written at the Howard Hotel.

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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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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

Four miles from New Haven. He will be home Saturday night.

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to Thomas F. Burpee

He is currently on provost guard. He notes that little David was there. most of letter is illegible.

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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

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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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

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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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

There will be a new Provost Brigade commanded by Col. Dutton.

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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

He writes with explicit details on how to get to Baltimore and what to put in her trunk.

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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

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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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

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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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

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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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

He again discusses what kind of clothes she will bring to Baltimore and how she will dress the children.

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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

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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to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee

He goes over the who, where, and how of the trip she will soon. Like previous letters except more definite.

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