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Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 to Miss Dara Johnston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.01 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 July 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

When he arrived he learned that his regiment was in New York. When he got there he was told they'd gone to Albany and he wouldn't get any pay there. Once there he saw Henry and Charley. He looked at a wooden leg because he is still in crutches for now.

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