Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892 to parents

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GLC#
GLC09355.017-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
24 August 1863
Author/Creator
Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892
Title
to parents
Place Written
Brooklyn, New York
Pagination
6 p. : envelope Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 11.8 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Received a letter from home on Saturday. Is frustrated that he has not received what he wanted, but blames it on his experience in the army where he has been trained to obey every order without question or delay. "This kind of life makes a great change in a man." Was glad to see Kate. Some troops are quartered in Washington Square Park while the draft goes on. Over 30,000 troops are now in the city, deterring many from rioting. His regiment was sent back to Fort Hamilton on Friday afternoon. Marched with fixed bayonets. Weather is nice. Has seen Fred Stockwell "2 or 3 times." Thinks they will be there "certainly for two months." Is sure that if they stay there that long he will be able to come home at least for a few days. His new captain is very strict. Likes the new clothing a lot. Wants to know where in New York Eustis lives. Written at Fort Hamilton

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