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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.217 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 18.3 cm, Width: 11.5 cm Order a Copy

Very difficult to read, but looks like [Seccessionist] flag has already been pawned among the mementos of the war. He mentions Hazelton who has not read a certain book but plans to later. He describes the house he and his wife currently live.

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