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to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.339 Author/Creator: Place Written: USO General Hospital Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 29, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 21.8 cm Order a Copy

He admonishes Richard for not writing and mentions the "girls." He mentions several mutual acquaintances and a Methodist meeting. There are pages missing.

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