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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.008 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Steamer Marion Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 June 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

He writes that he is very busy and cannot write much now but will write a long letter soon.

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