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Armstrong, Jas, fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.321 Author/Creator: Armstrong, Jas, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 November 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 14.3 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

He is glad Richard is in command because there are so many drunken officers milling about. "Little Mac" was removed and he is glad because he thinks Mac is a bully. Also, he does not think the war will end under the present administration.

Armstrong, Jas, fl. 1861-1864

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