In "The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers, Series 2," R. H. Newell continues the satirical correspondence of a fictional character, Orpheus C. Kerr, offering a keenly observed perspective on American society during the mid-19th century. The narrative is imbued with humor and wit, encapsulating the tumultuous social and political atmosphere of the era, including reflections on war, governance, and human folly...