Bridgman, Edward P. to parents of George Clapp
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09355.093 Author/Creator: Bridgman, Edward P. Place Written: Winchester, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 September 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 20.2 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy
Hopes they are getting along well. They have no doubt heard that their son was wounded. "He was hit in the arm a little below the right shoulder joint by a piece of shell. The wound is about 2 inches long… half as wide, and ¾ of an inch deep." It did not damage the bone, but the wound has since swollen greatly. Thinks it will all come out alright. Will write again in a day or two to update them on Clapp's condition.
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