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Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865 [Collection of Charles F. Porter, C company, 2nd regiment, Michigan, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .91]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 91 items + 26 envelopes Order a Copy

Porter was a Private in the 2nd Michigan Infantry, Co. C. The collection includes correspondence, Porter's Michigan teacher's license, printed scripture passages, newspaper clippings, and genealogical materials on the Porter family. Some transcripts available.

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