22 September 1863

Dutton, Ira A., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Baker

He tells Mr. Baker of when he enlisted and says he would rather have enlisted than be drafted. He says work in the army is not hard but it deprives one of liberty.

GLC07205.101

6 December 1865

Dutton, Ira A., fl. 1863-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Friend Baker

He talks about the cotton business and says the Northern cities are paying more. He says the cotton is of inferior quality though because the "niggers and the Northerners have not been careful enough about the seed..."

GLC07205.102