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A.M. (fl. 1861-1864) to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.403 Author/Creator: A.M. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Frederick City Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 July 1861 Pagination: 4 p. ; 13.5 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy

No year. He said he called on Mrs. Hallers the other evening and had a nice time. He will leave Frederick City for Baltimore soon and thinks he will go to work there.

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