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Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864) to Miss Sue Johnston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.10 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 January 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 13.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

He received a package which someone else opened ('strange hands"). But he was able to find walnuts and butter untouched.

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