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Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 to My parents

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.57 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 28, 1851 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 21.3 cm, Width: 25.8 cm Order a Copy

He visited uncle James and they had a donation visit for the Presbyterian minister.

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