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

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

Harvey Collection Letters

George provides an account of the regiment's fighting leading up to the Siege of Vicksburg. He describes the Union army's fortifications, sapping tactics, and encounters with enemy sharpshooters.


Letter From Jasper Yarnell To Francis P. Porter, Jasper Yarnell May 1863

Letter From Jasper Yarnell To Francis P. Porter, Jasper Yarnell

Harvey Collection Letters

Jasper Yarnell, a friend of the Porter family, explains that he has not been granted furlough and will only visit Clinton if honorably discharged.