Clapp, David C. Papers 1856-1915

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Clapp, David C. Papers 1856-1915

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David Cappen Clapp (1806-1893) was aprinter, publisher, and served in the Union Army during the Civil War. The Clapppapers include correspondence, journal,commissions, biographical sketch, programs, and photographs about Clapp's service inthe Union Army during the Civil War and short periods of time prior to and after thewar.

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