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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.101 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Frederick, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 September 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

Squads in hundreds of rebel prisoners are coming in. Hospitals are full of both Union and Confederate soldiers but he remains healthy.

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