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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.141 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 18, 1863 Pagination: 6 p. : docket ; Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

He asks his father what Martha Watson thinks of him since he has been writing to her frequently.

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