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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.18 Author/Creator: Boston, John W., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Camp near Corinth Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 May 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

says his family is very dear to him but so is the country. writes they are in the best camp they've ever had so far. certain that the Rebels will die a traitors' death

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