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Porter, A.G., fl. 1862-1864 to Parrot Esqr.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03858.01.08 Author/Creator: Porter, A.G., fl. 1862-1864 Place Written: Prophetstown, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 October 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.7 cm, Width: 27.3 cm Order a Copy

Porter writes to John's father on his behalf. He reports that both Henry and John are well. Henry was not wounded at Perrysville, "he and his comrades withstood the storm of Iron hail like veterans," though his regiment lost many men. John sends word that he will write himself as soon as he has time. Porter praises John as both a friend and a soldier.

Parott, John A., fl. 1862-1864
Parott, Sophia, fl. 1862-1864
Parott, Margaret, fl. 1862-1864
Parott, C., fl. 1862-1864
Porter, A.G., fl. 1862-1864
Thompson, Nathan, fl. 1864
Erskine, E., fl. 1862-1864

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