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Brown, J. S. (fl. 1864-) to Mrs. Thomas Burpee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.221 Author/Creator: Brown, J. S. (fl. 1864-) Place Written: Near Petersburg, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 July 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 13.5 x 21.3 cm. Order a Copy

He is concerned because he has not heard from her. He encloses the key for his carpet bag. Everything else is in the hands of Mr. Gallup.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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