to Lydia Bope

Bope, John, 1838-? to Lydia Bope

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GLC#
GLC03523.03.03-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
1 January 1862
Author/Creator
Bope, John, 1838-?
Title
to Lydia Bope
Place Written
Cleveland, Ohio
Pagination
2 p. : envelope Height: 25 cm, Width: 25 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Bope writes to his mother from Camp Wood. Expresses thanks for the candy she sent for Christmas. Letterhead has a drawing of a cannon and American flag with the phrase "OUR COMPROMISE" written underneath. Envelope has a humorous image and caption depicting soldiers being distracted from their commanding officer due to the presence of a young woman.

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