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Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901 to Colonel Julius Walker Adams

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00214.02.01 Author/Creator: Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 17, 1878 Pagination: 1 p. ; 21.5 x 14.2 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses convening of the military commission to reevaluate Porter's actions during Second Manassas. Notes that Asa Gardner, the lawyer opposing Porter in the trial "has notified 'McDowell & Pope that he will take care of their honor.' before the Board." Generals Irvin McDowell and John Pope, participants in the Battle of Second Manassas, upheld accusations of Porter's insubordination the battle. Written on Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey stationery. Adams was a noted engineer and cousin of President John Quincy Adams.

Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901
McDowell, Irvin, 1818-1885
Pope, John, 1822-1892
Adams, Julius Walker, fl. 1861-1862
Gardiner, Asa Bird, 1839-1919
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

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