More research needs to be done, but here is a snippet.
"I find since my return that the Germans are deserting the Adminis-
tration by scores. Conscription, taxation, and the removal of Sigel
have bronght them to reflection, and the stampede that is going on is
wonderful.
The Ninth Ohio, all Germans, 670 strong, came home Thursday.
Their time is out and they refuse to re-enlist. They all damn Lincoln.
That was Bob McCook’s regiment.
The Sixth (Guthrie Grays) and Tenth (Irish) will be home in a few
days, having refused to re-enlist.
Give my regards to Mrs. Phillips, and tell her that I saw her mother
and brother the day I returned; they are both well. Her aunt, Mrs.
Beiiham, will see her in a few days.
Friends by the score made numerous inquiries about your health,
spirits, views, &c.
Wash was delighted to learn that I had been with you.
Yours,
(Inclosed in an envelope addressed Hon. C. L. Yallandigham,
Windsor, Canada West.)"
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David Upton