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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.013 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 June 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

He thanks his father for his kind letter and for writing to the Secretary for his discharge. Sorry to hear his father feels bad about it.

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