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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.24 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Camp Lyon, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.4 cm Order a Copy

They had an inspection the other day, A tough day of fighting followed. They are told to "come out in style."The papers say thier focres are doing great in Missouri. Written in Camp Lyon.

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