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Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 to Heather Henry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.04 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Fort Wayne Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 July 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 13.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

He got a pass to go down to Washington the other day. He visited the gallery and the senate chambers. Very Faded.

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