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Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913 to Maria Damuth

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.14.10 Author/Creator: Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913 Place Written: Helena, Arkansas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 22, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Camped about 25 miles below Helena, Arkansas. Writes that St. Charles has been set on fire. Has arrived in Helena and repeats the prediction that his regiment will head towards Vicksburg.

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