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Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.19 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 June 1864 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 26 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

He describes a rainstorm in which they set up tents. He talks about how they dealt with it and every mishap along the way.

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