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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.

Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924
Van Valkenburgh, Edward Porter, fl. 1865-1908
Van Valkenburgh, Gerrit, fl. 1850-1905

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