Bope, John, 1838-? to Eliza Jane Bope

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GLC#
GLC03523.03.08-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
19 August 1862
Author/Creator
Bope, John, 1838-?
Title
to Eliza Jane Bope
Place Written
Battle Creek, Tennessee
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 24.7 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Bope writes to his sister from a camp in Battle Creek. Inquires about drafting in Ohio and complains of being sick. States he does not want to be discharged due to his lame arm unless he becomes totally disabled. Reports the troops are happy with the return of Colonel William Gibson.

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