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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.163 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Suffolk, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 April 1863 Pagination: 5 p. : docket ; Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Dix issued a telegraph dispatch ordering them to stay after their term of service expires , until May 12th. but they don't want to stay. There's no reason why it is a necessity.

Includes the order given from headquarters.

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