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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.288 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 November 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 17 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He writes there is great anxiety over the fall of Sumter which appears to hold out. He also mentions a party for Mrs. Watson that has been postponed.

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