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Davis, J.M., fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.341 Author/Creator: Davis, J.M., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Williamsburgh, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 9, 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 19.2 cm, Width: 24.3 cm Order a Copy

He writes about Richard's mother and father and says his father is doing well and his mother is anxious for him to come home so that she may embrace him.

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