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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.63 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.3 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

They have been fighting up on the Blackwater. They are under marching orders again. He is glad to hear his father has got into business again.

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