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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.097 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Aquia, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 September 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 19.9 cm, Width: 12.2 cm Order a Copy

He heard a bridge blow up as well as a goverment factory. He describes the country side. Last page written over.

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