Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830-1864) to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.175 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830-1864) Place Written: Washington, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 24.6 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
He writes that they decided to have the troops grow vegetables for the use of the soldiers. He does not like the idea of planting the seeds himsehold. He might find a "good darkey and let him plant it..." Wonders if she misses "Factory Life."
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