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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.003 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Chester, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 August 1860 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.4 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

He stayed in a house owned by a Mr. Barlow and developed a terrible toothache and had to see the doctor. Then he went sailing and visited Rattle Snake Mountain.

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