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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02744.325 Author/Creator: Burpee, Thomas F. (fl. 1837 - 1864) Place Written: Camp off Fredricksburg Type: Autograph note signed Date: Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.5 x 12.2 cm. Order a Copy

So glad he is learning to read and write. He asks about Sunday school.

Burpee, Thomas F., fl. 1861-1865

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