Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 to parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09355.024 Author/Creator: Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 Place Written: Centerville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 19.4 cm, Width: 12 cm Order a Copy
Once again has gone into the field. In camp about 100 rods away from the 10th Massachusetts. Joined the brigade this morning after leaving New York City on Wednesday. Just saw Sid and the rest of his regiment. Engine on their train broke down, demonstrating "our usual good luck." In the front line of battle. "I don't think we shall have a fight here although we can't tell" for sure. Was taken out of the guard house the morning they left New York, and was "ordered to report to my company which I did and am with them now." Presumes he has finished that ordeal.
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