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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.118 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 December 1862 Pagination: 5 p. : docket ; Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 12.8 cm Order a Copy

He sent a box containing his old uniform to his father, as well as a portfolio, some letters. He heard that Dunyee's zoaves were about seven miles away. There was a grand review of General Sickles division.

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