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Gibbons, Patrick F. (fl. 1861-1864) to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.368 Author/Creator: Gibbons, Patrick F. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Boston Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 August 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 13.5 x 21.1 cm. Order a Copy

He thanks him for the information RIchard sent him. He was surprised by Richard's current address since he thought he had already served long enough but realized he was doing something quite different now.

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