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14 September 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs.Thomas F. Burpee
He writes with explicit details on how to get to Baltimore and what to put in her trunk.
GLC02744.078
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.
GLC02744.079
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.
GLC02744.080
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.
GLC02744.081
10 September 1863
He again discusses what kind of clothes she will bring to Baltimore and how she will dress the children.
GLC02744.082
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.
GLC02744.083
18 September 1863
He goes over the who, where, and how of the trip she will soon. Like previous letters except more definite.
GLC02744.084
19 September 1863
Once again discusses where and when to meet Mr. Burdick, as he will have her pass.
GLC02744.085
21 September 1863
More details as to where and how she will meet Mr. Burdick.
GLC02744.086
12 October 1863
to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Holt
Is sending a hundred dollars by way of another soldier who is going on furlough.
GLC02744.087
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