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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.349 Author/Creator: Watson, Martha (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 March 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 20.7 x 18 cm. Order a Copy

She writes of how how Richard's parents got their photographs done. She also notes the beautiful weather.

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