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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.43 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Brookster Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.3 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He is now heading cattle. He talks about the land and how much each cow costs.

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