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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.29 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Camp Lyon, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 November 1861 Pagination: 4.5 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.4 cm Order a Copy

He has explored Mt. Vernon in and out. He promises to write about it while on picket. The latest news from the naval fleet is that they were at Beaufort, SC and are now marching toward Charleston. Written in Camp Lyon

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