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Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.001 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Lake Champlain, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1859 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

He arrives in Albany and travels from Albany to Troy. Then he took a train and described the scenery as "splendid." He gives his address where he will receive mail.

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