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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.179 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Morris Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 October 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

They are engaged in strengthening Fort Wagner Gregg, interested in couple of people his father mentioned in his last letter; John and Coyvette Martha. He still feels bitter toward them.

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