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Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 to Parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09355.112 Author/Creator: Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 Place Written: Worchester, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 5, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Got back to the hospital last Friday. "My cold is much better." Finally found the key to his valise. Arm is doing much better, and "the swelling has left it." Hopes that it is warmer the next time he comes home. Written at Dale General Hospital

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

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