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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.23 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Arlington, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.4 cm Order a Copy

They are going to get new guns, either the sharps or Enfield rifles. He mentions the cavalry. The boys are in good spirits. He will not get down to the city thsi week. Written in Camp Arlington

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