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Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 to Miss Sue Johnston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.06 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 20 December 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 20.7 cm Order a Copy

He loves the muster rolls that are nearly completed. They have a new cook house. He is very healthy but does not have much time for reading.

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