Ropp, William H., 1841-1897.

William H. Ropp enlisted April 22, 1861, at Abingdon, Virginia. At the time of this letter he was serving with Company K, 37th Regiment of Virginia Infantry, part of Stonewall Jackson's forces during his campaign in the Shenandoah Valley. He was captured July 2, 1863, at Gettysburg and confined at Fort McHenry until he was sent to Fort Delaware later in the month. He was paroled September 14, 1864 and admitted to Chimborazo Hospital No. 3, Richmond, on September 22, 1864.

From the description of Letter : Port Republic, to his father, 1862 June 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122539155