Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 to Parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09355.092 Author/Creator: Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 Place Written: Berryville, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 September 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.1 cm, Width: 12.1 cm Order a Copy
Is well and enjoying himself. Hates to write a letter and then send it many days later. Will write a longer letter to them soon. General Grant visited the corps last Friday. Sheridan appears to know what he is doing; "he keeps a shark look out for General Early and goes out himself to the front." Needs a pair of gloves and some more envelopes. Wants the gloves to be made now so that they can be sent for come winter in a moment's notice. Does not want to be as demanding as he was last winter, so he is giving them as much notice as possible. Will send some money home when he gets paid. Will write to Ann in a day or so. Sends his love to everyone back home.
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