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Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 to Miss Dora Johnston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.53 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Fort Dodge, Iowa Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 August 1869 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

He received a letter from Laurens and will write him soon. He wants her to send his books to him.

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