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Kid, fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.412 Author/Creator: Kid, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 January 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.8 cm Order a Copy

While he is sorry that Richard will be leaving he is glad that he has decided to go to school. He hopes he will see Richard before he leaves.

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