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Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 to Brother Henry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.10 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 August 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

He doesn't want his brother to enlist because he's afraid he'll pick up too many vices. He is glad his brother received the money. He complains that his father hasn't written.

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