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Porter, William L., fl. 1860-1865 to Children

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.17 Author/Creator: Porter, William L., fl. 1860-1865 Place Written: Dansvall Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 September 1861 Pagination: 2.5 p. ; 11 x 17 cm. Order a Copy

Henry talks of enlisting and like Charles he is trying to talk him out of it.

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