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John Bruke Letters

Union Navy soldier | Civil War

Letter from John Burke to his brothers May 5th, 1864

Letter from John Burke to his brothers  May 5th, 1864. John Burke writes that he has been sick, unable to speak for several days. he also writes that he sent $ 200 back home, how he lost $10.18. He noted that he was able to get back $5.20.  At the end of the letter, he asks about people back home and to send love to everyone.

Signs as John Burke.  

Last updated on Nov 29, 2022 11:27 AM