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Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864) to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.112 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Gaskin's Mill, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 November 1862 Pagination: 7 p. : docket ; 20.3 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

General Burnside will now command the Army of the Potomac, and Gen. McClellan will step down. The 9th Army Corps will be sad to see him go. He includes General Orders.

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