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Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-) to Brother Henry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.14 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-) Place Written: Arlinton Heights Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 August 1861
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Four of their pickets were shot last night. In company O, one soldier was shot by hs own comrad. They were practicing a manual of arms. One ordered the other to load aim and fire his gun and he got shot through the heart.

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