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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.212 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 May 1862 Pagination: 6 p. ; 19.3 x 12.2 cm. Order a Copy

He glad his son is so accepting of his marriage. He gives the wedding details. The other day he met one of the Zoaves in the Bowery who had been wounded.

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