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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.310 Author/Creator: Watson, Sam (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 July 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.5 x 32.5 cm. Order a Copy

He writes that the wounded and disabled are now coming in the thousands, mainly from McClellan. His father and wife are healthy but his father worries about him.

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