June 26, 1887
Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Robert Bruce Warden
General Porter, New York City Police Commissioner, writes to Warden, an author and associate judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio. Has given General Henry Jackson Hunt, Governor of the Soldier's Home in Washington, D.C., an introduction card. Hopes Warden will receive Hunt when he visits. Inquires as to a literary project undertaken by Warden. Discusses longevity rations for retired officers, and other military retirement issues. A year earlier Porter had been reinstated in the army, and then he retired.
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