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to Mary

He talks about the music they practice playing in camp to keep busy during down times. Some of the boys play cards, while he prefers to read.

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to Brother Henry

They had a dull Christmas. He does not want to hear of his brother becoming a soldier. For the moment there are plenty of rations and clothing. He has not spoken to Ed since he last wrote. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

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to Adeline Burpee

He describes the inside of his tent and the food that is available to them. He mentions that a lot of the officers have their wives with them. He is upset that the papers are so inaccurate. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg

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to Thomas Burpee

Mostly illegible scribbles. In a different hand, probably his mother, writes Charley loves his father very much.

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to Thomas Burpee

Lucien writes he has been to church and Sunday school. There have been two snow storms and he wonders if his father got his valentine.

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to Friend Thayer

He describes his journey to Capitol Hill.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He describes troop movements. He says a part of him enjoys this kind of life.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes they had a greatd deal of visitors. Written at Camp Foote.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He writes he has been so busy he has not had time to see anyone. Written at Camp Foote.

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to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

He received her letter about Ely.

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