Orpheus C. Kerr Papers Vol. 1

The 'Orpheus C. Kerr Papers Vol. 1' is a collection of humorous letters written by Robert Henry Newell during the American Civil War, first published in the New York Mercury from 1861 to 1865. Through the fictional character Orpheus C. Kerr, Newell satirizes northern generals and politicians while expressing the frustrations of many northerners regarding the war. The letters blend humor with social commentary, reflecting the era's sentiments. Some chapters were found to be incomplete, but missing portions have since been added.