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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00203.11 Author/Creator: Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Kingston, Minnesota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 6, 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Edwin Jackson informs his brother that his company has been moved to Pipe Lake, which he dislikes, and says they won't go South this summer, though they may when the Minnesota 8th returns. He explains why Henry is having such a hard time at home with his new family: he was not discharged early enough to plant crops, and so must buy everything. Henry's health is also not well, and Edwin implores Bill to reply to Henry's letters.

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