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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.13 Author/Creator: Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Camp near Corinth Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 April 1863 Pagination: 2 p. + envelope ; 20 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

writes that he got paid and he will send her 30 dollars and if it gets to her safe he will send another 20 dollars.

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