26 July 1863
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
Autograph letter signed
Title: to parents
Resting at camp. It is the first day in a week that they have not been marching or fighting, which is "quite a relief." Now knows how his mother felt when she worked so hard around the house. Has marched almost non-stop since June 5th, covering "400 miles in that time" with stretches of "60 or 70 hours at a time without sleep." Marches often start at 4:00 AM without any warning or breakfast. Sometimes managed to buy food along the road. Often did not get to sleep until 2:00 AM. Eustis, his brigade's commander, said "if his brigade were sent in front and were brought into action [at Gettysburg…
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