Horace Porter to Henry McHarg., 10/26/1864-10/26/1864

File — Box: 1, Folder: 45

Identifier: 71737

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This collection consists of one series. The documents are arranged in chronological order.

Dates

10/26/1864-10/26/1864

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

09/08/06

Container Summary

1 ALS from Horace Porter to his brother-in-law Henry McHarg, regarding the birth of Porter's child. Porter mentions that he came from Ulysses S. Grant's headquarters last Monday and will stay with his wife as long as he can. Porter refers to the Union army's drive toward Richmond as awaiting more men provided by the draft. He notes that some southern boys Henry's age were encountered among those defending Confederate forts. Sent from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PORTER, HORACE - CORRESPONDENCE TO MCHARG, HENRY (1864): Autographed Letter

MCHARG, HENRY - CORRESPONDENCE FROM PORTER, HORACE (1864): Autographed Letter

GRANT, ULYSSES S. - REFERENCE (1864): Autographed Letter

RICHMOND - VIRGINIA - REFERENCE (1864): Autographed Letter

DRAFT - UNION ARMY - REFERENCE (1864): Autographed Letter

CONSCRIPTION - UNION ARMY - REFERENCE (1864): Autographed Letter

HARRISBURG - PENNSYLVANIA - CORRESPONDENCE FROM (1864): Autographed Letter