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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.08 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Folly Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 14, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.8 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

He is sorry she did not get any gifts for Christmas. They agree on Spencer's situation. He is awkward and lame and not used to society. They must make allowances.

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