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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03523.14.06 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of Dolphus Damuth, D company, 29th regiment, Wisconsin, infantry |
| Title | Dolphus Damuth to Maria Damuth writes about life in camp; the other soldiers receiving letters from sweethearts and what he expects of the regiment's next movements |
| Date | 22 December 1862 |
| Author | Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Mentions that he has not received many letters from his family but adds that most letters that come to camp are from soldiers' sweethearts and "some of the boys had rather write to the girls than to thear own folks but it is not so with me." Reports on the "great Expedition of Gen McClernand" to take Vicksburg. Troops have been passing Damuth's camp but his regiment is not joining them; instead, they are making plans to cross the Mississippi and set up winter quarters. Praises Colonel Gill for his attentiveness towards his men and tells a few stories about the things the soldiers have been doing. Damuth's attitude towards being a soldier is relaxed - "if we never see worse times than we are seeing now I shall be satisfied." Maria has questioned him about when he will return home and he explains that he has enlisted for three years but that he believes the war will be over by the end of winter, in which case he promises to take her to a dance. Adds in a more serious tone, "dont seam to me as if I should ever want to dance any more if I get back." |
| Subjects | Civil War Military History Union Forces Union Soldier's Letter Soldier's Letter Children and Family Women's History Military Camp Union General Entertaining and Hospitality |
| People | Damuth, Dolphus (fl. 1839-1913) Damuth, Maria (fl. 1862-1865) |
| Place written | Camp Solomon, Mississippi |
| Theme | The American Civil War; Women in American History; 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 |