Robert Henry Newell
Orpheus C. Kerr Papers
Dive into the delightful world of the Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, a whimsical collection of letters penned by a fictional character during the tumultuous times of the Civil War. These humorous correspondences, originally published in the New York Mercury Sunday newspaper, provide a satirical take on northern generals, politicians, and their Southern counterparts. While the author, Newell, often adopts a light-hearted tone, these letters also capture the underlying bitterness and frustration experienced by many Northerners of the era. Join us for a unique blend of comedy and historical commentary,...
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Mar 2, 2026
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002 - Letter II 05.02.2026 13:19
Dive into the delightful world of the Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, a whimsical collection of letters penned by a fictional character during the tumultuous times of the Civil War. These humorous correspondences, originally published in the New York Mercury Sunday newspaper, provide a satirical take on northern generals, politicians, and their Southern counterparts. While the author, Newell, often adopts...
001 - Letter I 05.02.2026 7:29
Dive into the delightful world of the Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, a whimsical collection of letters penned by a fictional character during the tumultuous times of the Civil War. These humorous correspondences, originally published in the New York Mercury Sunday newspaper, provide a satirical take on northern generals, politicians, and their Southern counterparts. While the author, Newell, often adopts...
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