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 - American History 1493-1945

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Field name	Value
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