13 March 1864
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Parents
It is tough to realize that it has already been 18 months since he first joined the army. Back then, "we were quite confident of a speedy success." Thought he would be back by the following spring. "Today everything denotes that we may confidently expect no cessation of these hostilities during our term of service." Part of the problem is that they are fighting an enemy "who are bound to hold out to the last man." Believes that many are deserting the Rebel army because they are not as invested in the conflict. Most of them are not rich slaveholders and therefore are not inclined to risk their…
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