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Burpee, Thomas Francis (fl. 1837-1929) to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.199 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas Francis (fl. 1837-1929) Place Written: Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 May 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.5 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

Very impatient because they have been at Harrison's landing all day. tired of hanging out on a boat. General Dutten is recovering from a wound to his jaw.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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