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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.14.39 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Dolphus Damuth, D company, 29th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry |
| Title | Dolphus Damuth to Maria Damuth writes that the regiment have remained in the same camp and that it is quite isolated. He also reports that he is now half way through his three years service and discusses voting |
| Date | 14 October 1863 |
| Author | Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes from the same campground where he wrote his last letter. Damuth thinks they will be there for some time. They are very isolated, "for all I know peace may be declaired now we are so far from any whear." The men have noticed a "great difference eather between Banks and Grant or els the Expedition against Vixburg and this is not much alike." Describes their lifestyle as calm and pleasant. Finds that he has "been to work for Old Abe 14 months," so that he has almost gotten halfway through his three years service. Mentions that there have been rumors "that France was about to recognize the Southern Confeteracy," but no one believes them to be true. Discusses voting and Copperheads, and makes it clear that he will vote for "the Union ticket" if he has the opportunity. Sends his family scales from an alligator. |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Soldier's Letter Military Camp Union General Battle of Vicksburg President Government and Civics Confederate States of America Diplomacy Global History and Civics Wildlife Politics Government and Civics Election Republican Party France |
| People | Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913) Damuth, Maria (fl. 1862-1865) |
| Place written | Louisiana |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Government & Politics; Foreign Affairs; The Presidency; Children & Family; Creating a New Government |
| Sub-collection | Papers and Images of the American Civil War |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Sister |
| Civil War: Theater of War | Main Western Theater |
| Civil War: Unit | 29th Wisconsin Infantry, D company |