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Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 to parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09355.023 Author/Creator: Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 19.4 cm, Width: 12 cm Order a Copy

Received their letter from the quartermaster last night. Some rumors that they were leaving soon. Had a good visit and "am contented now." Saw George Wright yesterday. Did not have a chance to ask him what he had heard about what was going to happen to him. "I do not think I can help the case now." Does not expect to ever look young again; is growing old daily. Thanks them for the stamps, but cannot write any more today.

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

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