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Potter, Horace B., fl. 1862-1864; [Letters from Horace B. Potter and J.H. Turr]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.38.23 Author/Creator: Potter, Horace B., fl. 1862-1864; Place Written: Alexandria, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 1863 Pagination: 12 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One set of letters addressed to Lucius F. Potter from Horace B. Potter dated February 3 to 23, 1863. First letter in set is from J.H. Turr to their cousin.

Potter, Lucius F., fl. 1862-1864
Potter, Horace B., fl. 1862-1864
Turr, J.H., fl. 1863

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