Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 to Mother
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09355.042 Author/Creator: Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 Place Written: Brandy Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 21, 1864 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Height: 15.8 cm, Width: 10 cm Order a Copy
Attached with the letter is another letter to his and Edward Bridgman's old school teacher, which she is free to read if she wishes to do so. Asks her to put the letter in an envelope upon its arrival and send it to its destination. Is well and sends love to all. Asks how John likes his new business. Expects "every minute to hear orders for picket tomorrow," but has yet to receive such orders. Received a box from Charlie Davis containing a roast chicken 2 cans of fresh apples, a can of preserved peaches, pickles, apple pies, apples, a box of tobacco, a pair of gloves, some condensed milk, pepper, mustard, and some papers. Elisha received a "good, kind, sisterly letter" from a woman and asked him if he should respond to it. Advised him to do so to preserve his own manhood and prevent himself from seeming like "a complete hog." Written at Camp Sedgwick.
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