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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.249 Author/Creator: Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 January 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 20.1 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

She informs him that his father has bought his coat and it is a beautiful one. Miss Mulligan's mother has told her to write a bunch of stuff to make Richard laugh.

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