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Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-) to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.06 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-) Place Written: Camp Stone, MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 July 1861
Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 20.5 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

He talks of how they made the journey from Detroit to Washington and were then presented to the President and General Scott. Some men were detailed to go on picket duty. At some point shots were exhanged and 5 or 6 Rebels were killed.

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