27 December 1863
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
Autograph letter signed
Title: to parents
Has not received any letters from them, but did get two newspapers. Now has time to read the papers, a luxury that he did not have before. Can even read at night sometimes when they get candles, "which we do have given [to] us sometimes." Drew rations for up through January 1, 1864 yesterday. Got, among other things, beans and dried apples. Also got a good amount of fresh potatoes and soft bread for 3 out of the 5 days. Will eat hardtack for the other 2. Has heard that a box is on its way from Northampton for a Christmas dinner for the company. "We are very comfortable in our log houses." Got…
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