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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.400 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Catskill Mountains Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 September 1864 Pagination: 5 p. : + envelope Height: 15 cm, Width: 24 cm Order a Copy

He describes the Catskills where he is staying to his father and sailing up the Hudson.

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