Bope, John (b. 1838) to John Bope Sr.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.03.02 Author/Creator: Bope, John (b. 1838) Place Written: Cleveland, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 December 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 19.4 x 23.8 cm. Order a Copy
Bope writes to his father from Camp Wood. Reports on a battle with the Rebels and states that 19 men were killed and more wounded in his regiment. Comments that the Rebels have a camp four miles from him and he is sending his father ninety dollars. Letterhead has a drawing of a lion and donkey facing one another with the phrase "ONE OF US MUST CONQUER" underneath. Envelope has image of Union flag.
John Bope enlisted on 8 August 1861 as a private. He was mustered into "D" Co., Ohio 49th Infantry.
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