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Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864) to Miss Dora Johnston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02167.48 Author/Creator: Johnston, Witter H. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Crawfordsville, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 May 1866 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.7 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

He describes his day, first stopping at the Falls for over four hours, then meeting, Mr. Kellog's in Jackson. He is sorry he did not see Hattie. Cousin Theodore died.

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