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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02172.83 Author/Creator: Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Liberty, IN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 7, 1865 Pagination: 3.5 p. : Height: 12.3 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Thier father arrived. He brought a wagon with him. Eventually he will send for Theodore to come out as well. He wishes he could have been at his brother's wedding. He calls himself an old bachelor destined to live in the woods.

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