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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.28 Author/Creator: Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Pulaski, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

asks about Henry Elliot and why he has not received any letters from him lately. writes he can't be certain of when he will see her again but if he is not killed in battle by the end of August. Written in camp at Pulaski

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