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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.011 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 June 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 19.8 cm, Width: 24.7 cm Order a Copy

Once again asks his father to writer to the Colonel asking for his discharge. He thinks he can get it because he is underage.

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