Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913) to Maria Damuth
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.14.59 Author/Creator: Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913) Place Written: Morganza Bend, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 June 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 12.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
The men have nothing to do and are relaxing in camp. The regiment has heard "good news from Grant to day" but doesn't know if it is true; they hope Grant "whips Lee at Richmond." Damuth's brother John has enlisted for a period of a hundred days. Adds a postscript on 7 June about a friend who is guarding a nearby house "to keep the boys from stealing every thing and to protected [sic] the women folks."
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