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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.417 Author/Creator: Charlie, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 March 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

He writes that he answered an ad form a lady asking to hear from soldiers. He wrote in and she calls him her "Darling Soldier Boy," and they have promised to exchange photographs. He warns Richard not to tell Miss Annie. Also tells the story of how the safe was stolen and how he saw the man who did it.

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