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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.52 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Near Harrison Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 August 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 17 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Everything has been quiet around the picket lines lately. He spoke to Ed a week ago and learned that he is sick. He will have the paymaster send his brother a draft of 90 dollars every pay day.

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