Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 to Brother Henry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.59 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 20,1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 15.2 cm, Width: 24 cm Order a Copy
He has just come back from picket where he has been on duty for days. They are not allowed to talk on both sides but when the officer are away the privates talk. Artillery, infantry and cavalry have passed. They expect to cross the river again. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.
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