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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.46 Author/Creator: Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Savannah, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 23, 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.7 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

very concerned because he has not received any mail from her in a while. wants to know if she received the money he sent.

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