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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.337 Author/Creator: Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 20, 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 21.8 cm Order a Copy

She is glad he is learning to sidesaddle well. She also warns him not to dream so loud and finds the idea of him calling her name in his sleep funny.

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