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to Parents

"I am once more with the regiment on duty." Is no longer with the provost guard. What remained of the 7th, 10th, and 37th regiments were consolidated into one regiment in the 3rd brigade, 1st division of the corps. "I felt some ashamed" of being so...

GLC09355.077

to brother

Received a letter from him and a letter from Mother yesterday. July 4th was a pretty quiet day, "hardly a gun fired all day." No July 4th could surpass that of last year when Vicksburg fell. Is back with the company he first came out with. General...

GLC09355.078

to Mother

Just finished writing a letter to Charlie and will now write to her. Glad to hear her July 4th was so pleasant. One year ago on the 4th his corps was celebrating the victory at Gettysburg. Does not know where he will be for the next July 4th, but...

GLC09355.079

to Parents

Just camped for the night. Feeling very tired. He and his friend John Banks decided to stop at 9:00 PM one night to get some rest while the army moved on. Found a good orchard to sleep in. Later caught up with the rest of the army at about 2:00 the...

GLC09355.081

[record of the wound that George Clapp suffered on 1864/09/19]

This document is a record of the wound that George Clapp suffered on 1864/09/19, which was a "right humerus shattered by mini ball." Shows that Clapp was discharged a year later and pensioned in September 1873.

GLC09355.082

to Parents

Does not know when he will be able to send his letters, for they are now over 50 miles from Harpers Ferry, the nearest supply station where he can send mail. His brigade was detached from the rest of the army and ordered to wait for the supply train...

GLC09355.084

to Parents

Clapp says Charles Town is in Virginia, but was mistaken. Received two letters from them yesterday. One also came with $1, socks, suspenders, and a handkerchief, all of which he appreciated greatly. Does not get mail as regularly as while at...

GLC09355.085

to Parents

Will write quickly; the mail goes out in half an hour. Does not feel "in the best mood." At about 8:00 AM on the 21st, the Rebels attacked the army's pickets. The entire army scrambled into fighting position "as soon as possible." His company was...

GLC09355.086

to Parents

Got a letter from them dated 1864/08/21 last night. They write of not having received a letter from him in a long time, but does not know why his letters have not been delivered. Most of his letters have been short, "hurried" ones simply letting them...

GLC09355.087

to Parents

Just received a letter from them. Glad to know that everyone is well. Has moved farther up the valley since his last letter. During the march, the cavalry fought in front of them the whole way. The Confederates turned back upon discovering the main...

GLC09355.088

to Parents

Would have sent the earlier letter sooner, but had to march the next day and therefore did not have time to mail it. Is now on picket for three days starting from last night. Elisha has not arrived yet. "The Johnnies are a not very great distance...

GLC09355.089

to Parents

Received his first letter from them in over two weeks. "I think this department is the worst we have ever been in for mail arrangements." Has started to drill twice a day. "The weather is variable." It often rains without warning, and nights can be...

GLC09355.090

to Parents

The supply train is here; will be able to send a letter tonight. Is "as well as usual." The weather has been very strange; it has alternated very quickly between sun and rain. Heard a rumor last night that Petersburg was taken but does not know if it...

GLC09355.091

to Parents

Is well and enjoying himself. Hates to write a letter and then send it many days later. Will write a longer letter to them soon. General Grant visited the corps last Friday. Sheridan appears to know what he is doing; "he keeps a shark look out for...

GLC09355.092

to parents of George Clapp

Hopes they are getting along well. They have no doubt heard that their son was wounded. "He was hit in the arm a little below the right shoulder joint by a piece of shell. The wound is about 2 inches long… half as wide, and ¾ of an inch deep." It did...

GLC09355.093

to parents of George Clapp

Just came from the room where Clapp is staying. There is a piece of shell still stuck in his arm. It is about an inch square. He "looked poorly" in the morning but is looking better now. The doctor thinks he is doing well.

GLC09355.094

to parents of George Clapp

George "is feeling better and he is looking better." George would write to them himself if he could. Has plenty of crackers and bread to eat. Read to him for a little while before writing this letter.

GLC09355.095

to parents of George Clapp

Just came from George's room. Brought him some food. Made him a cup of hot chocolate with milk and sugar too. George looks a lot better this morning; he "is sitting up."

GLC09355.096

to parents of George Clapp

George told him to tell them that "I am having the best of care and attention and am doing well." Believes he is indeed looking better.

GLC09355.097

to parents of George Clapp

Is sitting at George's feet while writing this letter. He just had a few pieces of bread. "He is not [at] all discouraged," but would love to be at home to "help Charles eat all the chickens." George will likely stay here 4 or 5 weeks and then might...

GLC09355.098

to parents of George Clapp

"I have nothing new to report concerning George." He is improving gradually. He will likely make a full recovery, but knows the importance of taking care of himself. George's appetite is also very good. Will write again in a day or two.

GLC09355.099

to parents of George Clapp

George was moved the day before yesterday to Sheridan Hospital, which is about ½ a mile away. He is still doing well, and his entire bunk was moved with him. "The surgeon says… there is no cause for worriment on his behalf; he has been a lucky boy."...

GLC09355.100

to parents of George Clapp

Saw George have his wound dressed and it looks to be doing well. "I think that in about two weeks he will be able to leave here." Brought the mail to him, which made him happy. Brandwell is dead. Letters "are of high value" to him, so they should be...

GLC09355.101

to parents of George Clapp

Went to see George again today. Found him sitting up and "looking quite well." Believes he will be sent home on furlough soon. The wound is about 5 inches long. George "is in good spirits and comfortable." Gave him the $10 they sent this morning...

GLC09355.102

to Parents

Is going to try writing with his left hand. "I am feeling quite nice and smart." Wants to come home very much, but must be patient. If he goes home too soon, the wound may get worse. Has "the best of care" here. Must stop; hand is getting tired. Ed...

GLC09355.103

to Parents

Left Winchester for Baltimore on the 18th. Spent three days at a hospital there, and was then ordered to Philadelphia, where he arrived yesterday. Wound is doing "very well." Is tired from the ride to the city. Does not know where he will be next or...

GLC09355.104

to Parents

There has been "nothing done" about the possibility of him heading home to Northampton. The wound is doing "better than one could expect." Wishes he had a good flannel shirt from Mother. One shoulder would have to be very wide so as to not hurt the...

GLC09355.105

to Parents

Will be going home "between now and next Tuesday." Arm is doing "first rate." Tries to enjoy himself as best he can.

GLC09355.106

to Parents

Wishes them a happy new year. Generally wakes up at about 5:30; lies there until 6:00. Then gets dressed, cleans up, and makes his bed. Gets breakfast, then walks around a little until 9:00 when the surgeon comes. Goes to sleep at 8:00 PM and sleeps...

GLC09355.108

to Parents

Does not have much to do to spend time, so he will write. Has been reading almost every day. Went down to the city of Worcester the other day and saw Simeon. Will go again tomorrow. "He is a man that appears to feel for the soldier, and he was very...

GLC09355.109

to Parents

Got their letter last night. "I can't say I really like life in hospital." Thinks the fact that he was home for several weeks makes being in the hospital even worse. Will try to get home as often as possible. Will get paid as soon as the paymaster is...

GLC09355.110

to Parents

Received their letter yesterday. There is a regular, "monotonous" rhythm to life at the hospital. Writes, reads, sleeps, and does little else. Goes into Worcester 2 or 3 times a week. On Monday, a library opened at the hospital for the use of the...

GLC09355.111

to Parents

Got back to the hospital last Friday. "My cold is much better." Finally found the key to his valise. Arm is doing much better, and "the swelling has left it." Hopes that it is warmer the next time he comes home. Written at Dale General Hospital

GLC09355.112

to Parents

Did not get a letter from them this week. The surgeon examined his arm last Monday. He said that "you never will be able to do any military duty whatever and if you wish for your discharge you can have it now, but I wish you would not take it at...

GLC09355.113

to Parents

Got their letter Tuesday morning. Hopes his arm will stop running soon. Got a letter from Ed Bridgman on Saturday. The regiment had just returned from another raid. It is a shame how much marching the troops have to do. Met Mrs. Whitney, the mother...

GLC09355.114

to Parents

Does not have anything to write, but it is a good way to pass the time. Is only barely able to use a pen. Hopes that "by the 1st of May… I shall be able to do something besides living in a Hospital." Hates life here. The Surgeon General and Governor...

GLC09355.115

to Parents

Got their letter on Tuesday. His arm "grows stronger every day, but I have almost lost all patience waiting for it." It has been almost six months since he was injured. Hopes the wound will stop discharging soon. "I wrote to Dr. Barry last week for a...

GLC09355.116

to Parents

Should have written them sooner, but has not felt like writing recently. "This month is the worst part of the year for wounds… because the weather is so changeable." Is anxious to go home as soon as possible. Hopes he will get to spend at least a...

GLC09355.117

to Mother

Will send her another letter soon. Wishes she would ask Kate to send him Elisha's address. Hopes he can get his address within a couple of weeks. Will write more soon. Written at Dale General Hospital

GLC09355.118

to Parents

Received their letter last night. Hopes he gets his discharge before his three years are up on July 15th. If they bring him back to his regiment, however, he would have to stay until September 4th. Is sorry to hear that Elisha is sick. Would like to...

GLC09355.119

to Parents

"I am a citizen once more." Got his discharge papers today. "I shall leave for Boston at midnight." Hopes Sid is as well as he is. Written at Dale General Hospital

GLC09355.120

[fragment of iron shell from a cannonball]

One side is round and would likely be part of the outside of a cannonball. It is likely the piece of shell that was stuck in George Clapp's right arm, wounding him.

GLC09355.121

[pocketknife]

Navy blue handle. It has only one blade tucked into it.

GLC09355.122

[pocketknife]

Milky white handle. Has two different blades, both of which have rusted significantly, tucked into it.

GLC09355.123

[maroon leather box with small collapsing cup]

Small round leather maroon box with small silver collapsing metal cup inside.

GLC09355.124

to Bill

writes at great length about slavery and abolition. thinks the institution of slavery is repugnant, but at the same time, thinks it helped to introduce blacks to civilization and that they are better off now than they were before.

GLC09358.1

to Bill

one side of Fort Sumter is battered and they have the whole of Morris Island. 12 of their crew are prisoners. predicts it will take one or two more years for the war to end.

GLC09358.2

to Bill

slept with his door open the night before and someone walked in and took eighty dollars. discusses a land dispute in Omaha.

GLC09358.3

[Receipt for sale of slaves]

Receipt for $40,000 paid by James M., Charles H. and Roland Rhett, "being the cash payment on the purchase of one hundred and seven negros, leaving a balance due secured by Bond and Mortgage of Eighty eight thousand and four hundred dollars." Signed...

GLC09380.1

[Receipt for sale of slaves]

With: PDS, 3-2-1863, receipt printed specifically for use in slave sales: "Received from Charles H. Rhett Seven thousand two hundred & fifty Dollars… for the purchase of Seven Negro Slaves named Caesar, Catherine, Flora, Ben, Stepney, Dora & Sue."...

GLC09380.2

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests some garden seed.

GLC09400.256

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

"please except my many thanks for your many [illegible]"

GLC09400.257

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests one volume of the Congressional Globe.

GLC09400.258

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

applying for the position of driver. Written in Hillsdale neighborhood of Washington, D.C..

GLC09400.259

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests a copy of Mr. Buckley's Digest.

GLC09400.260

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for his support for a certain candidate for U.S. Marshal.

GLC09400.261

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informing him that Mr. Lynch has promised to secure his appointment as P.M of Greenville in the event of Hayes being declared president.

GLC09400.263

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to use his influence to have the Hon. G.V Boswell appointed Post Master to fill the vacancy in said town.

GLC09400.264

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to send two books by the name of "The Memorial Addresses, Life and Character of Hon. Chris S. Ferry and the Statutes of the United States of America.

GLC09400.265

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks that he do all he can for G.V Boswell.

GLC09400.266

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

regarding Captain S.R Blow, building him up, promoting him.

GLC09400.267

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

includes letters of endorsement for the position of postmaster

GLC09400.270

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes to thank him for the public documents and garden seeds.

GLC09400.271

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informs him that Democrats of the town have started a petition to have someone else appointed post master after his term ends. asks that Bruce protect his rights since he still has one more year left.

GLC09400.273

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asking for his help in having a southern Republican appointed for the position of marshall.

GLC09400.274

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to see Chalmers regarding an appointment.

GLC09400.275

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes they are having a lively canvass in the county. also that the two jurisdictments which were brought against him were quashed but they cost him a lot of money. asks Bruce for the money to pay his legal fees.

GLC09400.277

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.278

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

been waiting for a long time to hear from Bruce regarding a photo. acknowledges Bruce's political troubles. thinks Lousiana is doomed.

GLC09400.279

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses the appointment of P.M.

GLC09400.281

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informing him that his appointment is probationary and the probationary period has expired.

GLC09400.282

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses the upcoming election and his motivation for running.

GLC09400.283

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

pleads his case to Bruce. just a poor young man and a poor mother and father.

GLC09400.284

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that he has not enough money to pay the lawyer. mentions H.R. Campbell.

GLC09400.285

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes they would like the money back which they loaned him. have written four or five times now.

GLC09400.286

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

aware of his appeal and asks for his support when his application comes up.

GLC09400.288

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wishes to thank him for past favors. assures him he is not one of those people who thinks he can secure any office for him and he would not try to abuse his influence.

GLC09400.290

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

the post master has put in an application to make the post office a separating or distributing office. argues that he is an old man now and this favor should be granted.

GLC09400.291

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes for an appointment as postal agent or special agent. writes that he has letters of recommendation and a petition.

GLC09400.293

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that there is a general dissatisfaction with the current post master. wants Bruce to use his influence to replace him.

GLC09400.294

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for G.N. Harry for a position at the post office.

GLC09400.296

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

he is owed money, but they have decided not to sue and have decided to be lenient.

GLC09400.297

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for the appointment of Secretary of the Territory or U.S Attorney of the territory.

GLC09400.298

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informs the senator what both parties have been up to in his absence (lists their candidates and county news).

GLC09400.299

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes to request Hancock's appointment as post master.

GLC09400.300

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that people are trying to get him out of office and he wants Bruce to make sure that doesn't happen.

GLC09400.301

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for his assistance in obtaining a job as a Railway Postal Clerk or Route Agent.

GLC09400.303

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that everyone is dissatisfied with Stallings as Postmaster and they want to remove him.

GLC09400.304

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

a letter of recommendation for W.S Dodson for route agent.

GLC09400.305

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that there is some discord between the Customs offices in this district.

GLC09400.306

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

a thank you note and request for a book (The Memorial Addresses of the Life and Character of Orvis S. Ferry)

GLC09400.307

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

a thank you note for flowers.

GLC09400.308

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

a letter of recommendation for Dr. Edward Latham for the position of Consul to Honolulu

GLC09400.309

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

in regard to a suit on Harney's Securities.

GLC09400.310

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him if there is any possible employment. says he has been doing nothing and waiting until Spring.

GLC09400.311

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for the Congressional Record and the Dept. of Agriculture Report

GLC09400.312

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

sends letters and address of a friend; Andrews

GLC09400.314

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writing to request a position for H.L Bardwell in the US government.

GLC09400.315

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks Bruce to send copies of a Treasurer's publication.

GLC09400.316

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

endorsements and application for A.C Kerr as postal clerk.

GLC09400.317