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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.110 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Philimound, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 November 1862-4 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy

He camped where the rebels had possession of in the morning. A skirmish broke out.

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