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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.091 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 August 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

He writes of the new recruits that will be coming in and admonishes those who try to pay their way out of serving their country.

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