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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.175 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Morris Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 September 1863 Pagination: 6 p. : docket ; 24.6 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

No sooner had they possession than Gen. Gillmore came whacking at the "Moultrie." A bombardment took place. He writes about the negro camps.

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