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Dana, M.M.G. to Phelps, Winthrop H., Rev., 1864 Oct - 1865 Feb and unknown dates

Folder 13

 File — Folder: 13
Identifier: Folder 13

Scope and Contents

4 letters, in the first letter the writer talks about sending money, the election of 1864, church, and his opinion on how the war is going for the confederates. In the second letter, M.M.G. talks about his feelings on war and what the fate of the confederate leaders should be. In the third letter, M.M.G discusses a trip he is going on, where he is going to preach, describes a conference of clerics he went to, the possibility of being drafted, and news of friends and family. In the fourth letter, he talks about his candidacy for an office, who the town would accept to replace him in the congregation, and gives his opinions on the draft riots in New York.

Dates

  • created: 1864 Oct - 1865 Feb and unknown dates

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 7.00 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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