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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.14.40 Author/Creator: Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913 Place Written: Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 November 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

The men have turned around and he thinks they may be heading back to New Orleans. On their return path, they meet some mounted Rebel soldiers and engage in a skirmish until the Rebels are driven back. Eagerly anticipates voting for the Union ticket in the election the next day. Everyone in Company D is in good health and some men from the company who were wounded at the battle of Champion Hill have returned.

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