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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.14.19 Author/Creator: Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913 Place Written: Helena, Arkansas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the hurt feelings of a friend and Democrat from back home. Mentions that there is not "much drunkenness down here" since "Gen Prentiss is a temperance man." Asks for packages with items like dried fruit, silk handkerchiefs and cayenne pepper.

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