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George tells his sister Francis he believes he will be 1st Lieutenant soon, advises against his brother John Porter enlisting, and asks Francis not to marry prematurely.

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Publication Date

8-7-1862

City

Bolivar, TN

Keywords

marriage; promotion

Subject Headings

Porter, George Washington, 1838-1888 -- Correspondence; Porter familiy -- Correspondence; United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 78th (1861-1865)

Letter from George W. Porter to Francis P. Porter


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