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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.112 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830 - 1864) Place Written: Camp near Falmouth, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 24.5 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

Martin Metcalf ended up dying. He was entrusted with carrying out his last request; mailing his bible to his family.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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