18 January 1865
Clapp, George (fl. 1839-1892)
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Parents
Received their letter yesterday. There is a regular, "monotonous" rhythm to life at the hospital. Writes, reads, sleeps, and does little else. Goes into Worcester 2 or 3 times a week. On Monday, a library opened at the hospital for the use of the patients. The library is not much more than a room "12 feet wide and 35 long, quite high and well-lighted." The room is kept warm all the time, so he goes in there often to read. One of the pastors from the city came to speak to them last Monday. Has not seem Mr. Bliss since his wife died. It is possible that they will get paid this week. Wants to…
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