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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09315.52 Author/Creator: Boston, John W. (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Louisville, KY Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865 Pagination: 4 p. ; 26 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

writes that the officers are being very mean with them and they haven't even received their pay. still believes it will not be long until he is home though.

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