Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924 to Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh

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GLC#
GLC00686.28-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
October 22, 1905
Author/Creator
Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924
Title
to Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh
Place Written
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pagination
1 p. : docket Height: 27.8 cm, Width: 21.4 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Written on stationary of the law office of Frank B. Van Valkenburgh. Provides some family history for his brother Captain Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh. Gives a run down of Edward's Civil War service: enrolled September 18, 1861. Made a 1st Lieutenant in Co. A of 107th New York on May 6, 1863. Mustered out of that company as a captain on June 5, 1865. Makes reference to an enclosed medal from the Grand Army of the Republic (not included). Hopes his brother enjoys the honor.

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