Bope, Abraham, 1837-? to John Bope Sr.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.03.15 Author/Creator: Bope, Abraham, 1837-? Place Written: Moorefield, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 June 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 19.9 cm, Width: 23.8 cm Order a Copy
Bope writes to his father from camp in Moorefield, Virginia, informing him he is no longer at Camp Chase in Columbus, Ohio, guarding prisoners. Discusses the march to Moorefield. Mentions it has been raining for seven days. Letter is faded. Letter and envelope have a Union emblem.
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