Bope, John, 1838-? to Eliza Jane Bope
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.03.08 Author/Creator: Bope, John, 1838-? Place Written: Battle Creek, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 August 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 24.7 cm Order a Copy
Bope writes to his sister from a camp in Battle Creek. Inquires about drafting in Ohio and complains of being sick. States he does not want to be discharged due to his lame arm unless he becomes totally disabled. Reports the troops are happy with the return of Colonel William Gibson.
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