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Orpheus C. Kerr Papers
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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, introduced by Margaret. (Please note Chapters 20, 33, 43, and 49 were initially cut short but have since been restored as of January 9, 2023.)
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052 - Letter LII
Mar 200:13:12Tap to summarizeDive 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, introduced by Margaret. (Please note Chapters 20, 33, 43, and 49 were initially cut short but have since been restored as of January 9, 2023.)
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Mar 100:18:11Tap to summarizeDive 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, introduced by Margaret. (Please note Chapters 20, 33, 43, and 49 were initially cut short but have since been restored as of January 9, 2023.)
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Feb 2800:15:15Tap to summarizeDive 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, introduced by Margaret. (Please note Chapters 20, 33, 43, and 49 were initially cut short but have since been restored as of January 9, 2023.)
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049 - Letter XLIX
Feb 2700:13:56Tap to summarizeDive 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, introduced by Margaret. (Please note Chapters 20, 33, 43, and 49 were initially cut short but have since been restored as of January 9, 2023.)
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Feb 2600:09:57Tap to summarizeDive 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, introduced by Margaret. (Please note Chapters 20, 33, 43, and 49 were initially cut short but have since been restored as of January 9, 2023.)
Transcribe →047 - Letter XLVII
Feb 2500:07:35Tap to summarizeDive 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, introduced by Margaret. (Please note Chapters 20, 33, 43, and 49 were initially cut short but have since been restored as of January 9, 2023.)
Transcribe →046 - Letter XLVI
Feb 2400:09:09Tap to summarizeDive 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, introduced by Margaret. (Please note Chapters 20, 33, 43, and 49 were initially cut short but have since been restored as of January 9, 2023.)
Transcribe →045 - Letter XLV
Feb 2300:11:29Tap to summarizeDive 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, introduced by Margaret. (Please note Chapters 20, 33, 43, and 49 were initially cut short but have since been restored as of January 9, 2023.)
Transcribe →044 - Letter XLIV
Feb 2200:09:53Tap to summarizeDive 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, introduced by Margaret. (Please note Chapters 20, 33, 43, and 49 were initially cut short but have since been restored as of January 9, 2023.)
Transcribe →043 - Letter XLIII
Feb 2100:16:30Tap to summarizeDive 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, introduced by Margaret. (Please note Chapters 20, 33, 43, and 49 were initially cut short but have since been restored as of January 9, 2023.)
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