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Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865 to Brother Henry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.82 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 March 1864 Pagination: 3 p. + 1 newspaper clipping ; 12.3 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

He does not know what to think about his brother's idea to sell the homestead. He doesn't know what he will do after he gets out of the service. Newspaper clipping features list of names of those drafted.

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