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Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865 to wife and children

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.02 Author/Creator: Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Camp Linney Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 October 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 24.2 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

very faded. would like to come home once more before he goes to Dixie. promises to do his duty as a soldier.

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