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From John Burke to his wife ( Mary) John sent this letter on board the USS RR Cuyler in Apalachicola.Talks about Rebels in reference to confederate soldiers. He states that he will be headed to the Keys West He signed the letter John Burke alias James Burke 

Letter from John Burke to his wife ( Mary), informing her that he is to be shipped out. He wrote that he got drunk and enlisted in the Union Navy. He does ask for items that he needs, tells her the ship he will be on, and that she will be receiving half his pay each month. He signed from your husband John Burke alias James Burke.

From John Burke to Mary his wife, on USS Cuyler blockading squadron in Florida. John Burke details how Mary can receive half his pay. he tells her to go with her uncle to the bank or respectful citizen. He also gives details on capturing rebel prisoners and sending them to New York.

Letter from John Burke To Mary Burke, On USS R. R. Cuyler, in Pensacola Florida. John Burk thanks his wife for sending Likeness for their children and her. He also ask her if she received the $20 from his pay. Tells his wife if Johney ( his son) is a good boy in school he will be able to go to sea with him on the next voyage. John burke also states that he was drinking rum every day but stopped because he has "seen the evil of it" John Burke's signature is cut out

From John Burke to his Wife Mary Burke John was in Apalachicola Florida, on the USS Cuyler writing this letter. He has sent half his pay to May and is writing to her about how to receive the money, and asking her not to give any of their children away.  He talks about the Battle at Bulls Run, that they captured 15 men from the Battle at Bulls Run. He signed the letter James Burke that use to be John Burke but true as ever.

List of Prices of Camp and Garrison Equipage, 1861.