Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 to Parents

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GLC#
GLC09355.089-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
9 September 1864
Author/Creator
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
Title
to Parents
Place Written
Berryville, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Would have sent the earlier letter sooner, but had to march the next day and therefore did not have time to mail it. Is now on picket for three days starting from last night. Elisha has not arrived yet. "The Johnnies are a not very great distance from us." Most of the fighting has involved cavalry, but was involved in "a little fight for 3 or 4 hours." Asks them to say hello to Mrs. Phillips for him. Does not need them to send him a new pen. News has been nothing but good for a couple of weeks now. Hopes the war will be over by winter. Would like to be at home for the election.

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