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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09355.098 Author/Creator: Bridgman, Edward P., fl. 1864 Place Written: Winchester, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 September 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

Is sitting at George's feet while writing this letter. He just had a few pieces of bread. "He is not [at] all discouraged," but would love to be at home to "help Charles eat all the chickens." George will likely stay here 4 or 5 weeks and then might be sent home on furlough. The arm is doing "as well as can be expected."

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

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