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Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865 to Brother Henry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.85 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Brookster Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 May 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 12.3 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Theodore is sick. It has been raining alot. They have 350 cattle in all. They are thinking about herding sheep as well but he wants his brother's opinion.

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