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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.30 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Camp Lyon, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 November 1861 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.4 cm Order a Copy

The first place they visited in Mt. Vernon was Washington's tomb. Then they saw the gardens and the orchard.Next they went to the house. There were many things in the house including pistol holster and a large piano. Written in Camp Lyon.

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