Clapp, George (fl. 1839-1892) to Parents
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09355.111 Author/Creator: Clapp, George (fl. 1839-1892) Place Written: Dale General Hospital, Worchester, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 January 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 25 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy
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 come home soon. Another paroled prisoner came to the hospital yesterday, but he did not know Sid. Heard that Major Mulford is making another exchange, but the prisoners will not get here for another 3 or 4 weeks. The army has captured Fort Fisher, and Charleston, South Carolina is now the only port under Confederate control. Presumes that Grant cannot do much while the weather is this bad. Has no doubt that General Butler has held his last command in the Union army.
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