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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.53 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863 Place Written: United States Hospital, York, PA Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 August 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

He has been sick for the last two weeks. He requests 5 or 10 dollars and a couple of shirts.

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