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Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865 to William Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00203.05 Author/Creator: Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Camp Pope, Minnesota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 12, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25.9 cm, Width: 20.6 cm Order a Copy

In the letter, he recounts his visit to a photographer in St. Anthony who has yet to send him his photos after two months; this has sorely "vexed" him. He talks about the trip the regiment is about to make to Devils Lake in the northern Dakota Territory, which will be hard and long. Though others are glad that they are not going south, he says that at least in the South there are hospitals, which is not so on their "Indian hunt." He may not be able to send mail on the plains, but says he will try. Written at Camp Pope.

Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865
Jackson, William, fl. 1861-1865
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