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January 18, 1864

Andy, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Lately he has felt pretty tired, but he enjoyed his New Year's. He writes that skating has been very popular. He advises Richard not to worry too much about the girl that rejected him.

GLC07705.435

3 December 1863

Andy, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Andy writes he has recently gotten a job making camera boxes. Their mtual friend William Bagwell was recently killed in the navy yard by falling from a scaffold.

GLC07705.379

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