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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.23 Author/Creator: Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Camp at Poulaski, TN Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 December 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

since he only has two months pay, cannot give her very much this time. writes that their men captured four rebels a few days ago.

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