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Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863 to John Letcher re: building railroad between Strasburg & Wincester

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01979 Author/Creator: Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863 Place Written: Harper's Ferry Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861/04/29 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

Jackson recommends building the railroad for military purposes.

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