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Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899 to Aaron Jeffery

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.055 Author/Creator: Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899 Place Written: Savannah, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/07/28 Pagination: 3 p. : note Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Requesting that the family "...write often, for my anxiety is very great at times, & a letter does relieve it much." Richard speaks of the physical stress he has been undergoing, reflects pessimistically on the value and fate of the of Charleston to the Yankees as compared to the losses of other cities, and the sorry state of Savannah should that city come under siege. Note: Asks Aaron to subscribe to a Richmond newspaper of his choice. [Partial transcript available.]

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