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Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865) to wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.17 Author/Creator: Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Camp near Corinth Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

hopes they can see each others' faces again. thinks their marching may be over however, as he thinks they will stay where they are until the end. he is in good quarters and they have had nice weather for three months.

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