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At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

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1 January 1864

Kid, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

While he is sorry that Richard will be leaving he is glad that he has decided to go to school. He hopes he will see Richard before he leaves.

GLC07705.412

16 September 1863

Kid, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He apologizes for the brevity of his letter. He has absolutely nothing to write about.

GLC07705.370

22 September 1863

Kid, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He had a splendid ride to Seabrook and enjoyed the plantations. He received a note from Richard's father reminding him of the parcel containing his watch.

GLC07705.372

11 November 1863

Kid, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that there was a falling out between himself and Mr. Dunshaw, the general clerk. They got into a fight and Kid knocked him down. Since then they have been civil.

GLC07705.376

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