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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.34 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Camp Michigan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 31, 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.4 cm Order a Copy

The Rebel pickets are three miles away. There is firing on both the right and left. He wishes could get a chance to take a sleigh ride. He will get his next two months pay this morning.

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