Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830 - 1864) to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.140 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830 - 1864) Place Written: Camp opposite Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 04 February 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 24.5 x 11.3 cm. Order a Copy
Instead of being able to go home, they are making him go to Georgetown Hospital in Washington to get better. Still hopes he may be able to get home for a few days anyway. Saw William who entrusted him with money to be delivered to family and friends.
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