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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.50 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 June 1862 Pagination: 6 p. ; 12.5 x 18.8 cm. Order a Copy

It is getting dusty in the swamp. Water is scarce. They are getting closer to picket time. The Rebels are not far away. The Michigan troops had a fight in front of Hooker's division. When the pay master comes around, he will send some money.

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