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Collection Reference Number GLC03523.14.20
From Archive Folder Collection of Dolphus Damuth, D company, 29th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry 
Title Dolphus Damuth to Maria Damuth writes of plans to leave imminently, and writes again once they are on their way. Damuth explains that he is uncertain of their destination
Date 9 April 1863
Author Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913)  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Writes that the 29th Wisconsin plans to leave Helena tomorrow. Writes again on the 10 April as the 29th Wisconsin and 2nd Ohio Battery start out. Damuth is still uncertain of their destination. Mentions that his four months pay should be coming soon. Has considered joining one of the regiments of black soldiers.
Subjects Civil War  Military History  Union Forces  Union Soldier's Letter  Soldier's Letter  Soldier's Pay  Finance  African American History  African American Troops  
People Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913)  Damuth, Maria (fl. 1862-1865)  
Place written Helena, Arkansas
Theme The American Civil War; African Americans; Banking & Economics; 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