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Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.309 Author/Creator: Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 June 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 32.5 cm Order a Copy

He praises him on his mature attitude toward his father's marriage. Then goes on about how interesting the news about the war is, expecially Burnside and McClellan.

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