- GLC#
- GLC03523.03.09-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 19 August 1862
- Author/Creator
- Bope, Conrad, 1839-1917
- Title
- to John Bope Sr.
- Place Written
- Battle Creek, Tennessee
- Pagination
- 4 p. : envelope Height: 26 cm, Width: 24.7 cm
- Primary time period
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
- Sub-Era
- The American Civil War
Bope writes to his father from a camp in Battle Creek. Reports they are waiting for more men to arrive and help guard the railroad. Informs him that a Lieutenant from the Rebel army deserted and stated the Confederate force in Chattanooga is 80,000. Mentions they are building a fort for protection. Expresses pleasure at the return of Colonel William Gibson. Says there is plenty of food and he is living well.
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