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Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864) to the Folks at home

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.41 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1866 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.5 x 28.5 cm. Order a Copy

School is going great and he loves boarding. All the food they sent has kept very well.

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