Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 to parents

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GLC#
GLC09355.011-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
20 July 1863
Author/Creator
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
Title
to parents
Place Written
Berlin, Virginia
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 11.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Has once again gone on a long march through Virginia, and is "not in very good spirits." He, Sid, and Elisha are all healthy. All are worn out. Was very glad to receive their money in the mail along with all of their letters. Marched all day and night without stop to get to Gettysburg in time for the battle. Immediately had to attack a brigade of Confederates aiming to take a Union battery. Took the entire brigade prisoner. Does not see how they can draft Joe. Hopes to finish up "this business" sometime soon. Sedgwick fought with them, which raised their spirits. Asks for two more pairs of stockings.

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