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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.49 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa May 14, 1866 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

He was admitted to the Angelica last night.

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