Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 to brothers

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GLC#
GLC09355.062-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
26 April 1864
Author/Creator
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
Title
to brothers
Place Written
Headquarters of the Provost Guard, 6th Corps
Pagination
4 p. : envelope Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.5 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

"Everyone is waiting expecting to have orders to move almost every day now." Rations have come from Washington "in abundance" to prepare for the march. Anything that cannot be carried has been sent away to Washington. Had gotten word that a dozen or so prisoners were going to try to "make a dash and get away," but the guards were prepared and therefore prevented any escape attempt. Wishes he could see him now. "We are having such fine weather."

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