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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.13 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 February 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 13.7 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

They are on Aiken's Island and the weather is very nice. He heard some shots one day. It turned out to be the general who had been unable to get their attention. He gave orders to move back into the tide.

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