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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.09 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Bailey's Cross, VA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 August 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 17.5 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

He heard from father and his uncle asked him to write. He discusses picket guard.

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