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 ; 12.5 x 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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