Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler (1835-1924) to Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00686.28 Author/Creator: Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler (1835-1924) Place Written: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Type: Typed letter Date: 22 October 1905 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 27.8 x 21.4 cm. Order a Copy
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 18 September 1861. Made a 1st Lieutenant in Co. A of 107th New York on 6 May 1863. Mustered out of that company as a captain on 5 June 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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