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02 February 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis, 1830-1864
to Lucien Burpee
He writes to inform Lucien that he shall be at home Friday or Saturday night and will want to see him and Charley.
GLC02744.139
04 February 1863
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
Instead of being able to go home, they are making him go to Georgetown Hospital in Washington to get better. Still hopes he may be able to get home for a few days anyway. Saw William who entrusted him with money to be delivered to family and friends...
GLC02744.140
06 February 1863
He describes his hospital room. He is determined to come home soon. thinks of them often.
GLC02744.142
27 January 1863
He says some generals have retired and now Hooker heads up their army. Soldiers died from fatigue/exposure, strewn across ground, won't read about it in the papers. Includes January 28, where he reassures his wife about her anxiety about hearing a...
GLC02744.136
29 January 1863
A man stayed in the camp last night and complained about it. Still sick currently experiencing fever and rheumatism. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.137
01 February 1863
He writes that he is about to try to get a leave of absence and she need not write to him after she receives this letter. Written in camp opposite Fredericksburg
GLC02744.138
24 March 1863
Risley, Stephen G., fl. 1863
[Consent of leave for Lieut. Col. Thomas F. Burpee]
Notation at top of document indicates this is a duplicate.
GLC02744.141
09 April 1863
Second page contains only address for future mail.
The 21st is five miles from where he is and he will be going in the morning. describes the weather. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia
GLC02744.143
11 April 1863
He describes his journey back. saw Mr and mrs Pond. Mentions park and Burdett. Col. Dutton gave him a very warm reception. Written in a camp near Suffolk, Virginia
GLC02744.144
14 April 1863
He has had a lot of picket duty lately. Major Crosby is getting a leave of absence so he can be with his wife. Offers to let her come join the army for a while if she wants.
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