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Emerson, Theo H., fl. 1862-1865 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.436 Author/Creator: Emerson, Theo H., fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Portland, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 November 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

He has been very sick and got hurt by a stick striking him in the breast. He promises to write more later.

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