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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.079 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830 - 1864) Place Written: Portsmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 02 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.4 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

He is looking for a private family to board with. will not let his wife do any of the work. He writes his valise was opened in accordance with regulations, but nothing was disturbed.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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