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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.254 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 February 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 18.1 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

He has received his letter in which he asks him not to mail the coat because he has someone coming to get it.

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