Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924 to Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00686.28 Author/Creator: Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924 Place Written: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Type: Typed letter Date: October 22, 1905 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 27.8 cm, Width: 21.4 cm Order a Copy
Written on stationary of the law office of Frank B. Van Valkenburgh. Provides some family history for his brother Captain Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh. Gives a run down of Edward's Civil War service: enrolled September 18, 1861. Made a 1st Lieutenant in Co. A of 107th New York on May 6, 1863. Mustered out of that company as a captain on June 5, 1865. Makes reference to an enclosed medal from the Grand Army of the Republic (not included). Hopes his brother enjoys the honor.
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