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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.158 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 April 1863 Pagination: 7 p. : docket ; Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.9 cm Order a Copy

Yesterday the rebels advanced upon their cavalry pickets and opened fire. A skirmish broke out and quickly ended. He hears they have about 15,000 men which can resist and keep at bay 50 to 100,000 men.

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