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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.24 Author/Creator: Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Pulaski, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 December 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

has pain in his breast but is doing a great deal better. was going to send her five dollars but forgot, will send it this time. thinks it will be a good winter. Written in camp at Pulaski

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