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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.124 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 January 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.2 cm Order a Copy

To his surprise found the carpet bag his father had sent was missing items and it appeared as if the lock had been broken.

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