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Sam, fl. 1861-1865 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.366 Author/Creator: Sam, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 July 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.1 cm Order a Copy

Since he returned over 5,000 patients have been admitted to the hospital. He received a letter from Davis recently and has received a furlough he didn't even ask for.

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