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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.27 Author/Creator: Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Camp at Sams Mills Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

talks about the number of soldiers deserting and how it is becoming a problem. at least 10-25 desert everyday.

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