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Bridgman, Edward P., fl. 1864 to parents of George Clapp

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09355.095 Author/Creator: Bridgman, Edward P., fl. 1864 Place Written: Winchester, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 September 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

George "is feeling better and he is looking better." George would write to them himself if he could. Has plenty of crackers and bread to eat. Read to him for a little while before writing this letter.

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

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