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Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 to brothers

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09355.062 Author/Creator: Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 Place Written: Headquarters of the Provost Guard, 6th Corps Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 April 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.3 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

"Everyone is waiting expecting to have orders to move almost every day now." Rations have come from Washington "in abundance" to prepare for the march. Anything that cannot be carried has been sent away to Washington. Had gotten word that a dozen or so prisoners were going to try to "make a dash and get away," but the guards were prepared and therefore prevented any escape attempt. Wishes he could see him now. "We are having such fine weather."

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

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