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Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.362 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 April 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

He hopes he will not be too disappointed to learn the War Department has decided to retain the service of the two-year men. He is sorry to hear of Col. Kimball's death.

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