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25 October 1862
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
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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30 October 1862
He is somewhere in the woods. He is writing by the light of a camp fire.
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02 May 1863
He saw Sam. He does not think he will get a furlough any time soon. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia
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05 May 1863
He writes about what his faith has done for him. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia
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08 May 1863
He writes that he has a very pleasant camp along the river. gunboats patrol up and down and there are several rowboats available. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia
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15 May 1863
He wonders why the 21st was not mentioned in the list of killed and wounded since one man was killed and three were wounded. Mentions Hooker's withdrawal.
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14 May 1863
He encamped at Brewer's Hill. He talks of the general's plan to occupy the line along the Mansemand River.
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21 May 1863
He misses Charlie and Lucien. wishes to see William. He asks if her dress is done.
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18 May 1863
He thinks of her always and wishes she could be with him.
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