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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.239 Author/Creator: Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 November 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 20.3 cm, Width: 12.9 cm Order a Copy

She gives him some gentle addvice: "do not lose yourself in your new position, strive to do right and keep away from bad company..."

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