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Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.81 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Battle Creek Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 August 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 12.3 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

He hopes his father has gotten over his sickness. They had a disagreement and he hopes this does not chnage his father's opinion of him.

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