Bope, Conrad, 1839-1917 to John Bope Sr.

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GLC#
GLC03523.03.09-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
19 August 1862
Author/Creator
Bope, Conrad, 1839-1917
Title
to John Bope Sr.
Place Written
Battle Creek, Tennessee
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 26 cm, Width: 24.7 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Bope writes to his father from a camp in Battle Creek. Reports they are waiting for more men to arrive and help guard the railroad. Informs him that a Lieutenant from the Rebel army deserted and stated the Confederate force in Chattanooga is 80,000. Mentions they are building a fort for protection. Expresses pleasure at the return of Colonel William Gibson. Says there is plenty of food and he is living well.

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