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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.20 Author/Creator: Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Camp near Corinth Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

writes that they pay him very late and he is still owed checks from four months ago. can not write as much as he wants because of the lack of money. believes the Rebel army is completely demoralized.

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