Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913 to Maria Damuth
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.14.31 Author/Creator: Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913 Place Written: Vicksburg, Mississippi Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 July 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 12 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy
Rebels are flying flags of truce and Grant has declared "that the surrender must be unconditionly and compleat." Describes "a friendly chat" between Union and Rebel soldiers, taking place as they stood in their picket lines.
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