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Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 to Parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09355.090 Author/Creator: Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 Place Written: Berryville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 September 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 31.6 cm, Width: 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Received his first letter from them in over two weeks. "I think this department is the worst we have ever been in for mail arrangements." Has started to drill twice a day. "The weather is variable." It often rains without warning, and nights can be very cold. Has gotten much better at carrying heavy loads on marches. Will not have to spend any extra money on clothing this fall and winter. Will not write a letter to Johnny Banks' mother. "I am not capable of writing such a letter as I should wish to send to her under the existing circumstances, and again E.P.B. wrote immediately to her." Elisha came to the company Sunday afternoon and seems well. Has access to as much fresh meat he desires and "all the cider I could drink." Came across some blacks, one of whom gave him a picture of Charles Town the day John Brown was hanged. Acknowledges that President Lincoln has "done such great wonders" for the war effort, but thinks that there are other men who would have worked to end the war more quickly. In addition, Lincoln could use the rest of being out of office. Thinks there are few "bigger traitors" than Copperheads.

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

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