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Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864) to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.069 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Roanoke Island, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 June 1862 Pagination: 5 p. : docket ; 23.6 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

He thinks Frank L. must have arrived home by now and has called on his father...Col. Hawkins proceeded on board the brig Port Royal for the purpose of ascending the swamp canal. Lt. Col Kimball detailed all the contrabands to erect arbars in front of each company barracks.

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