Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 to Father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.021 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 September 1861 Pagination: 8 p. : docket ; Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 24.7 cm Order a Copy
Written onboard a steamer. He describes Fort Hattera where they met two schooners on their way to Philadelphia. They have captured five vessels since the boys have been there. He describes the island as the one that Robinson Crusoe lived on. The fishing is first class, but the water is awful. There are no wells and the water is almost unfit to drink.
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