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Porto Rican Letters From Soldiers In Ponce
Grist of welcome letters from soldiers describe landing at Ponce Puerto Rico on July 28 in good health and spirits. They recount the voyage from Charleston, the busy harbor, and cheering crowds as Wisconsin and Pennsylvania regiments enter the city. The letters detail patrols, the capture of Spanish arms, native volunteers, and life in a paper city pavilion among palm trees and lush scenery.
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Spain
Charleston
Ponte
Co. A Ind
Ponce
Ube
United States
Gunasia
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Tence Bay
Duchess and
Transpork
Ponde
Annapolis
Gen. Wilson
Jones
Dixie
Wisp
Miles
Americas Fist
Eau Claire
Batlard
America
3D Regiment
Wisconsin
Barnes
Tupon
Co. L
Wilson
San Juan
Corp. G
Bunny
James Vaughn
Posce
Porto Rico
Channel
St.Thomas
St John's
Columbia
Ganada
Porto Tkico
Morein
16Th
Pennsylvani
Habitants
Oher