Porter, Fitz-John (1822-1901) to Robert Bruce Warden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00214.02.12 Author/Creator: Porter, Fitz-John (1822-1901) Place Written: Morristown, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 June 1887 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 21.5 x 14.1 cm. Order a Copy
General Porter, New York City Police Commissioner, writes to Warden, an author and associate judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio. Has given General Henry Jackson Hunt, Governor of the Soldier's Home in Washington, D.C., an introduction card. Hopes Warden will receive Hunt when he visits. Inquires as to a literary project undertaken by Warden. Discusses longevity rations for retired officers, and other military retirement issues. A year earlier Porter had been reinstated in the army, and then he retired.
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