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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.28 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 August 1864 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He is concerned because it looks Edgar will be drafted. Though he, himself, enlisted he has never for one moment regretted his decision. Later he describes getting attacked by mosquitos.

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