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28 August 1861
Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863
to Brother Henry
A lot of commotion. General McClelland came by three times and there have been messengers going back and forth. He is on guard today.
GLC02172.13
8 September 1861
There has been fighting among the pickets.Three of their men were wounded and one died yesterday. There are a lot of peach and apple trees where he is.Troops are continually coming in. 70,000 crossed into Virginia Thursday night. Written in Camp...
GLC02172.16
26 September 1861
They heard about General Mulligan's surrender to the rebels supposedly because General Freemont did not send reinforcements. Written in Camp Arlington
GLC02172.19
28 September 1861
They had inspection that morning. He is glad his brother has given up the idea of enlisting for now. Written in Camp Arlington
GLC02172.20
1 October 1861
One of the men almost drowned and they were up half the night. Then they had to a trek of about ten miles. They captured three prisoners. Written in Camp Arlington
GLC02172.22
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