Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830-1864) to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.157 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830-1864) Place Written: New Bern, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 February 1864 Pagination: 7 p. : envelope ; 25 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy
He describes the new town he is in as having "negro shanties" and no pavements. He writes he is making his tent very comfortable. Mentions Alonzo.
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