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Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09355.079 Author/Creator: Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 July 1864 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Just finished writing a letter to Charlie and will now write to her. Glad to hear her July 4th was so pleasant. One year ago on the 4th his corps was celebrating the victory at Gettysburg. Does not know where he will be for the next July 4th, but hopes he will be in Massachusetts. Does not have much news to write of. Does not know if she has gotten news that he is back with his original company. Came back from guard duty with 22 others.

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Soldier's Letter
Battle of Gettysburg
Union Forces
Military History
Army of the Potomac
Women's History
Children and Family
Civil War
Union Soldier's Letter
Fourth of July
Holidays and Celebrations
The American Civil War

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