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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.14.43 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Dolphus Damuth, D company, 29th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry |
| Title | Dolphus Damuth to Maria Damuth writes about a skirmish between Union cavalry and Rebel mounted infantry a few days earlier. Also asks about his brother John and the elections in Wisconsin |
| Date | 13 November 1863 |
| Author | Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | 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." |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Soldier's Letter Confederate States of America Infantry Cavalry Artillery Battle Transportation Children and Family Election Government and Civics Politics Democratic Party Personal Hygiene Health and Medical |
| People | Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913) Damuth, Maria (fl. 1862-1865) |
| Place written | Vermillionville, Louisiana |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Health & Medicine; Government & Politics; Children & Family |
| 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 |