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Peter Buell Porter (August 14, 1773 - March 20, 1844) was an American lawyer, soldier and politician who served as United States Secretary of War from 1828 to 1829.

Early life

Porter was born on August 14, 1773, one of six children born to Dr. Joshua Porter (1730-1825) and Abigail Buell (1734-1797), who married in 1759 in Lebanon, Connecticut.

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