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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.14.67 Author/Creator: Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913 Place Written: Morganza, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 September 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Writes that the men have marching orders, possibly to go to Grand Gulph. Damuth may have the opportunity to become a lieutenant. Writes about Lincoln's reelection and the "copperheads and disappointed politicians" who are against him. Damuth writes that although he complains about men in his company, he "should hate to part with them."

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