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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.104 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas F. (1830 - 1864) Place Written: Camp opposite Falmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 03 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 24.6 x 19.1 cm. Order a Copy

He writes of a time when they thought nothing but death would separate them. Feels that he has not done enough for her over the years.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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