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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00203.06 Author/Creator: Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Camp Pope, Minnesota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 14, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.9 cm Order a Copy

He informs his brother to send mail to Fort Abercrombie so it will reach him on the plains. His brother, Henry, will get his discharge within the next few days. Written at Camp Pope.

Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865
Jackson, William, fl. 1861-1865
Little Crow, -1863
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

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