Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913 to Mr. Curtis
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.14.72 Author/Creator: Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 18.5 cm Order a Copy
Writes to Curtis. Damuth is reading the paper, which is full of good news for the Union forces. Reminds Curtis to vote. Knows the soldiers will vote for Lincoln, because "you cant Stuff Copperheadism down the Soldiers." Writes about the punishments he gives to men in favor of McClellan. Writes about more mock elections held in the "Guardhouse."
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