Letter to Elizabeth, 1863 March 14

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A letter from Lansing Porter telling his wife, Elizabeth, about the General Weitzel's approval for his furlough (leave of absence) and how it was mistakenly forwarded to Baton Rouge. Lansing writes that he is currently staying in New Orleans, and warns Elizabeth to be skeptical if she hears that he is one his way home.

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Title

Letter to Elizabeth, 1863 March 14

Correspondent

Porter, Lansing

Addressee

Porter, Elizabeth

Date Created

1863-03-14

Description

A letter from Lansing Porter telling his wife, Elizabeth, about the General Weitzel's approval for his furlough (leave of absence) and how it was mistakenly forwarded to Baton Rouge. Lansing writes that he is currently staying in New Orleans, and warns Elizabeth to be skeptical if she hears that he is one his way home.

Genre

Correspondence
Envelope

Topical Subject(s)

Civil wars
Families
Military life
Soldiers

Geographical Subject(s)

Baton Rouge (La.)
New Orleans (La.)
Auburn (N.Y.)

Publisher

Tulane University Digital Library

Language

eng

File Type

pdf

Identifier (local)

1065.02.38

Extent

4 pages, 1 envelope

Type of Resource

text

Source

Lansing Porter family papers, Manuscripts Collection 1065, Box 2, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Finding Aid

https://archives.tulane.edu/repositories/3/resources/1832

Physical Location

LRU
Tulane University: Howard-Tilton Memorial Library

Institution Website

https://library.tulane.edu/tusc

Use & Reproductions

Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Contact Information

specialcollections@tulane.edu