Bope, Conrad (1839-1917) to Eliza Jane Bope
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.03.01 Author/Creator: Bope, Conrad (1839-1917) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 18 x 27 cm. Order a Copy
Bope writes to his sister reporting that brother John is well. Complains about the continuous rain and states that one of their men was shot. Writes about the rebels destroying a bridge over Green River. Comments that they are waiting for artillery: "...we have only 16 or 20 big guns here..." Asks her to use pen in future letters because pencil is hard to read. Complains that postage stamps are scarcer than money. Envelope has image of William G. Brownlow.
Conrad Bope enlisted on 5 September 1861 in Ohio as a private. He mustered into "K" Co., Ohio 49th Infantry.
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