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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.020 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 September 1861 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 24.9 cm Order a Copy

He writes that he really likes this life and would like it even more if he were fighting...reminds him to call on John's sister.

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