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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.44 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 13.3 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

He talks of money matters. He will send Henry 40 dollars and he may sell his cattle.

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