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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.014 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 July 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 25.7 cm Order a Copy

He writes about the capture of four Lousiana Zouaves and a secession flag. He thinks his father has a better chance of getting his discharge if he applies to the magistrate on a writ of Habeus Corpus.

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