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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.08 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

sorry to hear that Mary (his daughter) was sick but hopes she is better now. refers to old friends and asks his wife to tell them he remembers them well and ask how they are getting along.

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