Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830 - 1864) to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.145 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830 - 1864) Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 April 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 20 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy
He has had a lot of picket duty lately. Major Crosby is getting a leave of absence so he can be with his wife. Offers to let her come join the army for a while if she wants.
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