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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.52 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Binghamton, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 12, 1868 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He was sorry to hear of the unpleasant feeling in regard to Mr. Abbot's leaving. All he reads is law now. He wants to know if his father will rent the farm.

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