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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.44 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1866 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

He is sending ten dollars and shall get a bonnet if she wants one. He was relieved from picket duty at 4pm.

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