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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.144 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 24, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.9 cm Order a Copy

A grand review of the whole 9th Army Corps. took place. He received everything he asked for from his father.

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