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Fred (fl. 1861-1864) to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.307 Author/Creator: Fred (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 June 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 14.2 x 22 cm. Order a Copy

His friend tells him the story of how he got back to New York starting with when he left Roanoke Island.

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