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Jackson, R.L., fl. 1863 to Sarah Ogden

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06559.118 Author/Creator: Jackson, R.L., fl. 1863 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 February 1865 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 13.5 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

Debates whether to "intrude on the sanctity of her [Carrie's] grief." He plans on mailing the letter, but leaves Ogden to judge whether or not to give it to her.

Ogden, Sarah Morris Perot, 1831-1912

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