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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.11 Author/Creator: Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Hospital in Corinth Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

writes that while he has some health complaints like his side and his throat, he doesn't let it get him down because he has a duty to fulfill. talks about witnessing the death of a fellow soldier who got sick.

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