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Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.369 Author/Creator: Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 September 1863 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.1 cm Order a Copy

He mentions Gus Snow and Jimmy Armstrong. He talks about how great the weather is and bemoans the fact that there are not many women at Hilton's Head.

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