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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.181 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Morris Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 October 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 17.4 cm, Width: 19.9 cm Order a Copy

He asks John to pay $20 to his father, which he feels he is owed.

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