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Potter, Lucius F., fl. 1861-1865; to Horace B. Potter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03523.38.30 Author/Creator: Potter, Lucius F., fl. 1861-1865; Place Written: Kingsboro, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Horace B. Potter from Lucius F. Potter dated Kingsboro, April 5, 1863. Asks about training. Mentions politics and the election.

Potter, Lucius F., fl. 1861-1865
Potter, Horace B., fl. 1862-1865

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