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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.015 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 July 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 25.1 cm Order a Copy

He thanks him for all he is doing to try to get his discharge, but says he does not want his father to feel bad if he does not succeed.

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