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Burpee, Thomas F. (fl. 1837 - 1864) to Lucien

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.312 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas F. (fl. 1837 - 1864) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: Pagination: 1 p. ; 11 x 7.5 cm. Order a Copy

He tells him to be a good boy and say our father every night.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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