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Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865 to wife and children

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.07 Author/Creator: Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 24.2 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

writes that the regiment will be reorganized ina week. the new recruits will have to stay for the full term of enlistment. but they are confident the war will end before the term is up.

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