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Ohio Wesleyan University

Clinton, Illinois

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Letter From John Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, John Porter Nov 1863

Letter From John Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, John Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

John Porter offers his sympathies for Jacob's misfortunes in Lawrence, speaks of farming in Clinton, and asks about correspondence with Thomas in prison.

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Letter From George W. Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, George W. Porter Oct 1863

Letter From George W. Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George offers his thoughts on Jacob's ill-fated "Kansas expedition" and discusses the recent skirmishes he participated in near Canton, Mississippi.

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Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter Oct 1863

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George responds to Francis's updates from Clinton and her teaching position.

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Letter From George W. Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, George W. Porter Sep 1863

Letter From George W. Porter To Jacob G. Armstrong, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George takes stock of his commitment to the Union cause after taking part in "five hard fought battles." He asks after Thomas upon learning he is imprisoned.

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Letter From John Porter To William Armstrong, John Porter Aug 1863

Letter From John Porter To William Armstrong, John Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

John Porter, father of the Porter family, reports to William Armstrong of his success farming in Clinton and asks after Thomas.

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