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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.11 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Arlington Heights, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 August 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

They lost their blankets at Bull Run but expect to have new ones in a few days and a full suit of clothes. He warns him not to enlist again and says he would rather his brother stay at home and look after their parents.

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