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Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 to Heather

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.03 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Fort Wayne Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 June 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He is getting used to being a soldier and he will send all his things home today. They have to be ready to march tomorrow.

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