Episodes

  • 048 - Letter XLVIII

    048 - Letter XLVIII
    Feb 26 2026
    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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    10 mins
  • 047 - Letter XLVII

    047 - Letter XLVII
    Feb 25 2026
    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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    8 mins
  • 046 - Letter XLVI

    046 - Letter XLVI
    Feb 24 2026
    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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    9 mins
  • 045 - Letter XLV

    045 - Letter XLV
    Feb 23 2026
    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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    11 mins
  • 044 - Letter XLIV

    044 - Letter XLIV
    Feb 22 2026
    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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    10 mins
  • 043 - Letter XLIII

    043 - Letter XLIII
    Feb 21 2026
    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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    17 mins
  • 042 - Letter XLII

    042 - Letter XLII
    Feb 20 2026
    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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    7 mins
  • 041 - Letter XLI

    041 - Letter XLI
    Feb 19 2026
    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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    9 mins