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21 July 1864
Brown, J.S., fl. 1864
to Mrs. Thomas Burpee
Tells the story of how Thomas Burpee died starting with when he was shot to the time he was embalmed.
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1 August 1864
He heard that she was not satisfied with his last letter. writes that while he sufferred he made little complaint. He regrets that he was not with him at the moment of death as he had stepped out to get supper not realizing the end was so near.
GLC02744.219
9 October 1864
Trying to explain the high cost of shipping the body home. acting as a kind of middleman. But thinks he ought to be treated better. thinks it is unfair to expect him to pay the bill.
GLC02744.220
15 July 1864
He is concerned because he has not heard from her. He encloses the key for his carpet bag. Everything else is in the hands of Mr. Gallup.
GLC02744.221
27 April 1865
Richard Burn M.D.
He writes the body was not properly preserved so a fee is not required in that instance. But says she will certainly pay for the coffin and asks for her to send the money.
GLC02744.222
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