June 4, 1865

Van Valkenburgh, Edward Porter, fl. 1865-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary B. Van Valkenburgh

Written by Captain Edward Van Valkenburgh of the 107th New York regiment to his mother. He has not heard from her directly in some time, but has heard through his brother Robert that she is in good health. Says he has not written in a long time, but knows she heard of his whereabouts through his letters to Rosa (perhaps Edward's wife). He reports that he seldom has the time to write to anyone. He hopes he will be out of the army in two weeks: "We have been at work very hard both night and day since the review, making out our final roll and discharges preparatory to being mustered out of the…

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circa 1850-1860

Van Valkenburgh, Edward Porter, fl. 1865-1908

Photograph

Title: [Framed daguerreotype portrait of Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh]

1/6th plate daguerreotype of clean-shaven man in suit. Square leather covered wooden frame with border, star and scrollwork design on back. Photo surrounded by gilt oval.

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16 August 1905

Van Valkenburgh, Edward Porter, fl. 1865-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh to his brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Edward thanks his brother for the gift of the book "The Shuttle," and mentions a recent health scare. The letter is signed Edy.

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30 December 1908

Van Valkenburgh, Edward Porter, fl. 1865-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh to his brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Edward writes about the history of Anoka, Minnesota and his experiences in town. The recipient of the letter is believed to be Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh based on collection context.

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