Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 to Father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.114 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Gaskin's Mill, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 20.3 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy
He reports a sad incident in which two Germans were practicing a bayonet exercise and one accidently pierced the heart of the other. He tried to shoot himself afterward but was prevented from doing so and locked up.
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