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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.22 Author/Creator: Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Camp at Pochontas, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

received two months pay and will send her 16 dollars. tells her to be encouraged by the election of Brough.

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