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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.343 Author/Creator: Watson, Martha (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 February 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 13.5 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

She thought a recent letter of his may have been a valentine but no such luck. His parents are going to a benefit party and they want her to go with them.

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