Ubil, Frederick, fl. 1862-1864 to John Reeser
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.43.01 Author/Creator: Ubil, Frederick, fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Delaware City, Delaware Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 June 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 25.2 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to a friend. Discusses working four miles from Delaware City and having beer and sweet cakes. Enjoys living in Delaware City and going out every Saturday night. Comments "they are the old time democrats true to the union and they think everything that is not for the union is fools…" States they went fishing for "cessesion hering" with "mules tales in their mouths." Mentions that "the old gentleman" heard General Nathaniel Banks was chased into Maryland. Reports that General George B. McClellan took Richmond, Virginia; Corinth, Mississippi was evacuated; and Memphis, Tennessee was taken along with two thousand prisoners. Will send money as soon as he gets it. Talks about crops.
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