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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.58 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

They had a dull Christmas. He does not want to hear of his brother becoming a soldier. For the moment there are plenty of rations and clothing. He has not spoken to Ed since he last wrote. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

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