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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.119 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

They are ordered to cook three days rations and to cross the Fredricksburg river. He discusses his payment details.

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