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Cafferty, R.P., fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.380 Author/Creator: Cafferty, R.P., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 December 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : + envelope Height: 14.2 cm, Width: 21.6 cm Order a Copy

He writes it will be impossible to come see Richard now as they are very busy. He has not seen Martha since his departure,

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