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Blerosky, Hiram. (fl. 1900-) to Mr. Burpee (his son, probably)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.293 Author/Creator: Blerosky, Hiram. (fl. 1900-) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 October 1900 Pagination: 1 p. ; 12.5 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Writes he has included a letter from his father to the "commander of the Gallant 21st."

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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