1 May 1864
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Parents
This is likely his last Sunday at this camp. Orders came in that when they do break camp, they must not burn the camp down like usual. They must also not light any fires for the first two weeks that they are on the move so as to not give away their position. Those orders point to the beginning of a march very soon. The mail has not stopped yet. Sorry to hear that they all have "hard colds;" fortunately has not had one yet. Gets wet often, but the clothes dry right on his body. Sees Sid as often as he can. "I expected to hear you had built a hen house long before this." Supposes she will be…
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