13 May 1864
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Parents
Is on duty at the division hospital. Today is the ninth day of fighting. "We are getting the best of the Rebs but it is slow work for they are desperate." Major Moody and Captain Wetherell were both wounded. "The loss is very heavy on both sides." Took 6,000 prisoners yesterday including 4 Confederate generals and 30 artillery pieces. Will likely be at the division hospital on duty until the end of this battle. Is well but very tired. "I have been a witness to many amputations and feel as though I could almost do it myself. The last two days we have used [to] move artillery and there is a…
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