Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864) to Father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.029 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 October 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 20.1 x 24.8 cm. Order a Copy
He writes there is a great number of sea shells to collect. He wants to know what the people in New York think of his regiment. Then tells his father not to worry if he is taken prisoner. If he ever meets a secessionist "I will not try to take him prisoner but jab my bayonet through him..."
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