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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.134 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 1, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.2 cm Order a Copy

He advises his father not to mail the coat as one of his fellow soldiers will be in New York and he has authorized him to go get it.

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