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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.057 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830-1864) Place Written: Camp on Bowers Hill, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 May 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 24.6 x 19.6 cm. Order a Copy

He thinks of her always and wishes she could be with him.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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