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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.103 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Frederick, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 October 1862 Pagination: 8 p. : docket ; Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

He assures his father that a mistake has been made when the claim is made that the zoaves participated in the battle of Antietam. They were, in fact held in reserve. He says the army is behind in its payments.

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