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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.324 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas F. (fl. 1837 - 1864) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph note signed Date: Pagination: 1 p. ; 12.5 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

He tells him to be a good boy and love his mother

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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