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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.026 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 October 1861 Pagination: 8 p. : docket ; Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 24.7 cm Order a Copy

There is a change in command. They are losing Gen. Wool who will no doubt be missed by all. This will change their whole schedule which he lists for his father starting at 5 am. He writes that he caught a deserter and earned extra money.

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