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Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891 to Anthony

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02466.11 Author/Creator: Porter, David Dixon, 1813-1891 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 14, 1873 Pagination: 1 p. : Order a Copy

Written on the same sheet as an autograph telegram signed to commander J.P. Robertson

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