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Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864) to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.177 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Morris Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 September 1863-1 October 1863 Pagination: 10 p. : docket ; 24.7 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

One of their heavy batteries opened fire and shot Johnson, then threw some shells into Sumter....has been installed as a caterer...seems to be improving on his arithimetic. He feels contempt for the Watson family.

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