Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-) to Brother Henry
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #:
GLC02172.59
Author/Creator:
Porter, Charles B. (fl. 1860-)
Place Written:
Camp near Fredricksburg, VA
Type:
Autograph letter signed
Date:
20 January 1863
Pagination:
4 p. : envelope ; 15.2 x 24 cm.
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He has just come back from picket where he has been on duty for days. They are not allowed to talk on both sides but when the officer are away the privates talk. Artillery, infantry and cavalry have passed. They expect to cross the river again.
Porter enlisted early in the War, 19 May 1861, and served until 21 July 1864. The last 4 letters, dated 1865, are from Indiana, where he and his father are herding cattle and setting up a farm and ranch.
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