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15 September 1862
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
On Capitol Hill. She stopped in Baltimore and Philadelphia on the way there.
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18 September 1862
He is upset because he hasn't received any mail from her in three weeks.
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23 September 1862
He describes his quarters which are very comfortable now.
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25 September 1862
He writes about William's predicament. He is glad she and the children are doing well.
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27 September 1862
He is practicing drills, new regiments are settling in. He updates her on where the union and the rebels stand.
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29 September 1862
He thought they should go towards the rebels but decided to go farther away.
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He points out that newspapers give a "false coloring" as to what is really going on. tells the story of a narrow escape one soldier had .
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02 October 1862
He asks if she has recevied all his letters, instructs her where to send his mail.
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03 October 1862
He was visited by a couple of friends including Ed Marvin.
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07 October 1862
He saw William and said he was looking better than he had ever seen him. talked about the mail he received.
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08 October 1862
He talks about their relationship and how intertwined their lives are.
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10 October 1862
He talks at great length of how even though they are separated, she is there in spirit and that bond is unbreakable. She is the best wife he could ever have and their separation only rekindles the passion. He feels blessed by god to have her as a...
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09 October 1862
He writes that their souls are united forever.
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12 October 1862
He feels it is a great privilege to be a part of the Union army.Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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circa 1861-1864
[Jerry the horse attached to 21st regiment, Connecticut]
Note about Jerry the horse.
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13 October 1862
He writes of his relationship with God and with her. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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16 October 1862
He mentions the raid of the rebels up Chamenburg River. He writes about what he eats.Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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19 October 1862
He writes they will probably not have a big battle right away.Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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20 October 1862
He writes of receiving food in the mail. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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22 October 1862
He misses his family and longs to see them. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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23 October 1862
He saw the building where John Brown fought his battle and was imprisoned. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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24 October 1862
He writes that there is too much complaining going on. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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26 October 1862
to Family
He is currently marching. He thinks they will go the river and into Virginia.
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25 October 1862
He tells her not to pay attention to the papers because the Rebels are not doing as well as they report. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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27 October 1862
He writes they will be moving soon. Written in Camp Plesant Valley
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