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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.392 Author/Creator: Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 May 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 13.2 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He is glad Richard wants to pursue a future that is less dangerous. But he is disappointed in his friend Samuel who has refused to release certain information in reference to old friends in New York.

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