Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913) to Maria Damuth
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.14.43 Author/Creator: Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913) Place Written: Vermillionville, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 November 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 12.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his sister about a skirmish between Union cavalry and Rebel mounted infantry a few days earlier, "we heard the canon very plain but it was 4 mils away from here." Mentions rumors that many infantry regiments have been transformed into mounted infantry, but "I hope not I had rather go afoote than to be bothered with a horse." If he could enlist again, believes he would sign up with heavy artillery. Writes about his brother John, who he hopes will not be drafted. Asks about the results of the elections in Wisconsin. Damuth received a ticket for the Democratic party from a friend, but "you cant stuff no such kind of a ticket down soldiers that know any thing." Writes that the regiment is well and proudly proclaims, "we are tough raged dirty and Lousey."
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