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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.12 Author/Creator: Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Camp near Corinth Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 April 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

informs her that officers claim they will all be home in five months. fears that someone will ravish his wife while he is away, asks if she received the money he sent.

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