Letter book and diary, 1859-1868.

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Letter book and diary, 1859-1868.

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Letter book and diary of Porter, a member of the Washington (La.) Artillery Battalion, describe his service in Virginia; the engagements in which he participated, including the battle of Brandy Station, 1863, the battle of Gettysburg, 1863, and the siege of Petersburg, 1865; the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox; and Reconstruction in New Orleans.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Porter, John Richardson.

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Confederate soldier, from New Orleans, La. From the description of Letter book and diary, 1859-1868. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20071523 From the description of Letter book and diary, 1859-1868. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 154270827 ...

Confederate States of America. Army. Louisiana Artillery Battalion.

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