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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.167 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Hilton Head, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 August 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Letter informing him that B. Dobbs of his regiment will be calling on him in New York.

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