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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.42 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1866 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 33 cm Order a Copy

There was a funeral for one of the men. There has been a lot of sickness in the company. There has been nearly a funeral every day.

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