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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.49 Author/Creator: Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 May 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

writes that that he is hoping to hear from her soon. tell mother and father "I will be home in a few weeks iif the lord spares my life."

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