29 May 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

It has been impossible for him to write since he sent his last letter. Does not even know if his last letters reached them. "It has been march, dig, and fight all the time." Has crossed the Pamunkey River and engaged the Rebels on the other side. Is about 18 miles from Richmond. Hopes Sid is unhurt. Captured a few Rebels who had been near Sid's regiment when it was captured. Managed to talk to a Confederate who saw a few of the officers, was able to describe a person who seemed like Sid, and confirmed that that man was unhurt. Elisha hurt his finger and has gone to the hospital to get it…

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31 May 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Finally got a letter from them last night. Does not know if they have gotten his other letters; they had not received any when they wrote their most recent letter. Manson [Munyan] died a week ago at Fredericksburg. "I think we will have a big fight here this afternoon or tomorrow." Nearly got sunstroke yesterday it was so hot. Did not have very hard work to do, but had not had anything to eat because rations are running low. "I should have had enough to last me but the boys in my company were entirely out and hungry as wolves, so I let what I had go to them." Will write a few lines to Hattie…

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4 June 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Has a few moments to spare while there is a lull in the fighting. "I have weathered the storm unharmed" so far. Fighting starts at dawn and does not stop "for anything" until well after sundown. The Confederates have "quite a strong position here." Looks like the construction of heavy siege works has begun. Has gotten nearer to Richmond. "Burnside's niggers fight well, and I wish they could be made to do all the fighting." Last night there was a massive Confederate artillery barrage. He and everyone else lay "flat on their faces and lay so till after dark." Wishes Father would send him some…

GLC09355.069

5 June 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

This letter was sent in the same envelope as the letter #69. Did not get to write as much as he had wanted to yesterday, and decided to write more today. The Rebels charged their lines last night between 9:00 and 10:00, but were unable to break through. "We lost about 50 in our Regt. By shells day before yesterday. I think the loss in our Regt. Must now be over 300 in killed and wounded." There has been fighting for 33 days straight now. The 2nd Rhode Island was shipped home today, but with hardly 100 men left in it. Bought a rubber overcoat for $4.00 before leaving Brandy Station.

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9 June 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

As he is neither on duty nor cooking, has some time to write. There is not much firing going on alone the lines at the moment. "Now both armies lay facing each other." Both sides fire 20 or 30 cannons over the course of 24 hours and have made heavy fortifications. "They rake our camp [with] every shot." When the shells come, "we all make a grand rush for the breastworks just like a pack of frightened rabbits going for their holes." Did not have anything to eat the other night. Found a group of "dead beats" - soldiers who take jobs such as cooking for an officer in order to stay away from the…

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21 June 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Has received two letters from them since he last wrote. Would have written sooner, but has not had time to do so. "I am very well off." Suspects he would write more if Sid were here. Despite the address on this letter, they do not hold the city. "I witnessed the hanging of a nigger within 3 rods of where we then lay." The 10th Massachusetts went home; wishes Sid were with them. Some blacks were hanged at the camp. "I stood and see that nigger hang and within myself wished that such might have been the fate of that class years ago." Was very sick last night but feels better today. Had a "…

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23 June 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

The letter is dated 1864/06/24, but Clapp's next letter, dated 1864/06/24, was written the next day, and he acknowledges his error in the prior letter. Would be sleeping instead of writing, "but the flies eat me up." Feels better than he did the last time he wrote. Moved to the extreme left flank of the army at dusk. There has not been much heaving fighting here, just "a little lively skirmishing." Is about 5 miles west of Petersburg. The mail coming from home has not had trouble, but it seems that the mail going home has been stopped. "I guess [Sid] will not grumble at a few months sojourn…

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24 June 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Attached to this letter is a poem titled "Another Brave has Fallen" that was cut from a newspaper. Yesterday's letter dated the 24th was actually written on the 23rd. Did not march last night. Had heard that the Rebels were massing for an attack on their lines, but the attack never came. At daylight, however, there was some "sharp fighting on our right." Would like very much to receive a package from home, but tells them not to send it with a man home on furlough. As soon as they find a camp, "I will give you some good long letters all about this campaign." Has kept a daily record of events…

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27 June 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Mail has become more regular, so they can send as much as they want. Is almost out of paper and needs more. Also needs a lot of new envelopes. They can send those things fairly easily by speaking to a postman before sending it. If they write "Soldier Package" on the outside, then it will not cost much to send. Also needs new socks. If they do as he says and send the package direct, "I will get it and no mistake in 3 days time." The government has been working hard to fix up the mail. There is a well nearby; managed to get some very clean water. The handkerchief they sent him "is the prettiest…

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5 July 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Finally received a letter from them. Will respond immediately, as he had held off writing another letter home for the arrival of one. The corps left on a raid to destroy part of the Weldon Railroad. "They met with no trouble at all" and returned 4 days later. Headquarters for the corps has moved a mile and a half into the woods. That raid was the first march that he did not go on with the rest of the corps. "When we move the dust is so thick we can hardly see a rod from us either way." Their division's job seems to be to guard the far left and rear of the besieging Union army. "They are…

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8 July 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

"I am once more with the regiment on duty." Is no longer with the provost guard. What remained of the 7th, 10th, and 37th regiments were consolidated into one regiment in the 3rd brigade, 1st division of the corps. "I felt some ashamed" of being so far from danger while in the provost guard. Expects they will go on the move in a day or so.

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8 July 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to brother

Received a letter from him and a letter from Mother yesterday. July 4th was a pretty quiet day, "hardly a gun fired all day." No July 4th could surpass that of last year when Vicksburg fell. Is back with the company he first came out with. General Wright is his new commander, but "we don't have half the confidence in him we did in the one we lost." Weather is very warm and it has not rained in a long time. Went to see Eddy Wright right before his corps crossed the James River. Was on guard all night last night near regiment headquarters. Must try and answer his mother's letter too. Wishes he…

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9 July 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

Just finished writing a letter to Charlie and will now write to her. Glad to hear her July 4th was so pleasant. One year ago on the 4th his corps was celebrating the victory at Gettysburg. Does not know where he will be for the next July 4th, but hopes he will be in Massachusetts. Does not have much news to write of. Does not know if she has gotten news that he is back with his original company. Came back from guard duty with 22 others.

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1861-1877

United States. Department of the Interior

Pamphlet

Title: Abraham Lincoln National Historic Park (Kentucky) Guide

GLC08880.077

1949

McClure, Stanley W., fl. 1949

Pamphlet

Title: The Lincoln Museum and the House where Lincoln Died

GLC08880.109

6 April 1903

Wilson, James G., 1832-1914

Pamphlet

Title: Washington-Lincoln and Grant

Address delivered on 6 April 1903

GLC08880.130

1946

Dondero, Hon. George A., fl. 1946

Pamphlet

Title: "Congressman Abraham Lincoln"

GLC08880.138

16 June 1778 - 27 June 1778

Autograph document

Title: [Meeting notes]

Three different notes on meetings, the first date is illegible.

GLC02924.049

13 October 1778

Dcau, Elijah, fl. 1778

Autograph document

Title: [Pass to travel]

"This may certify that Elijah Gifford has the right to pass into part of Rhode Island State... Elijah Dcau Under keeper of the goal in the county Bristol"

GLC02924.50

February 1954

Lincoln Memorial Garden (Ill.)

Pamphlet

Title: The Report, published for its members by the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Garden Project

GLC08880.064

February 12, 1954

Printed document

Title: Lincoln's Troubles

GLC08880.065

February 13, 1940

Sherwoood, Robert E., fl. 1940

Pamphlet

Title: Original Radio Script of Abraham Lincoln from the Cavalcade of America

GLC08880.066

February 23, 1863

Hewitt, John H., fl. 1863

Pamphlet

Title: King Linkum the First, A Musical Burletta

GLC08880.067

1943

Smith, Betty, 1896-1972

Pamphlet

Title: The Boy, Abe

GLC08880.068

1930

Bates, Esther Willard, fl. 1930

Pamphlet

Title: The Shadow of a Great Man, An Episode of Lincoln's Day

GLC08880.069