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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.319 Author/Creator: Watson, Sam (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 November 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.8 x 26 cm. Order a Copy

Watson writes that the state election is coming off tomorrow and he expects it to be a close one. He tells Richard to read the 90th psalm.

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