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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.10 Author/Creator: Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Hospital in Corinth Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 February 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 24.2 x 20.8 cm. Order a Copy

in very good spirits because he is eating very good food lately. hopes his wife is getting fat. doesn't know when he'll get paid, but when he does, he'll send some money home.

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