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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.60 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 February 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 15.2 x 24 cm. Order a Copy

They learned of the capture of Fort Donaldson and 15,000 prisoners. He hopes his brother had fun sleigh riding and wonders if any of the fellows talk about him when they are hugging the girls. The regiment got new guns. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

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