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Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830-1864) to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.047 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830-1864) Place Written: Camp Pleasant Valley, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 21.2 x 13.1 cm. Order a Copy

He tells her not to pay attention to the papers because the Rebels are not doing as well as they report.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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