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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.54 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: United States Hospital, York, PA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 August 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21.5 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

He is feeling better. He thanks his brother for the money and tells him to tell his father he is feeling better.

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