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14 October 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Holt
They wish for them to rip out the lining of her cloak and send it to them so she can use it to make something warm to wear around the house.
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19 November 1863
to Mr. Elijah Holt
Written to his brother Elijah, talks about General Butler taking over and how it will make the rebels sweat, the execution of Dr. Wright.
GLC02744.089
23 November 1863
He describes his long sickness in detail, starting in Baton Rouge and leading up to his current circumstances.
GLC02744.090
8 March 1865
Cranor, Franklin, fl. 1862-1865
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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22 April 1865
Morse, George F., fl. 1864-1868
to mother
hardships of camp life, the surrender of Johnston, family matters, and Chris Skelton's letter from Hart's Island.
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11 November 1862
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
Their connection is so strong that when he is writing to her it almost seems like they are talking face to face.
GLC02744.094
09 November 1862
He writes about his faith in God. He answers her questions regarding his trunk.
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20 November 1862
He writes that one of their men fell from a tree and dislocated his wrist. He reiterates that God gave him the greatest gift of all: her.
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21 November 1862
He writes about how an officer of his rank never has to worry about food or shelter. Notes how much money the war is costing.
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22 November 1862
He is anxious for Lucien to attend school. He writes that he feels the sufferings of his fellow soldiers. Notes that enemy is in Fredricksburg.
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