Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 to Father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.028 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 October 1861 Pagination: 8 p. : docket ; Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 24.8 cm Order a Copy
He writes he will be forwarding most of his pay and provides a list of things he wants his father to send him from home. There is fighting amonst the officials over who is appointed where and by whom. One of the Captains resigned and said he would not remain there for a $1000 a day.
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