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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.29 Author/Creator: Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Lynnville, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 16, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

notes the cost of sending her letters. makes it clear that he wants her to keep them all so that they have some value in the end.

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