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Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830 - 1864) to Mr. Elijah Holt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.090 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830 - 1864) Place Written: Hartford, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 25 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

He describes his long sickness in detail, starting in Baton Rouge and leading up to his current circumstances.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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