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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.40 Author/Creator: Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864 Pagination: 2 p. ; 14 x 20.8 cm. Order a Copy

tells his sons to go to school. back appears to be intended for wife. describes the part of the country's he's in and compares it to Putnam County

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