Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901 to Colonel Julius Walker Adams

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GLC#
GLC00214.02.01-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
September 17, 1878
Author/Creator
Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901
Title
to Colonel Julius Walker Adams
Place Written
New York, New York
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 14.2 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Rise of Industrial America, 1877-1900
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Discusses convening of the military commission to reevaluate Porter's actions during Second Manassas. Notes that Asa Gardiner, the lawyer opposing Porter in the trial "has notified 'McDowell & Pope that he will take care of their honor.' before the Board." Generals Irvin McDowell and John Pope, participants in the Battle of Second Manassas, upheld accusations of Porter's insubordination the battle. Written on Central Railroad Co. of New Jersey stationery. Adams was a noted engineer and cousin of President John Quincy Adams.

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