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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.010 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 June 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 17.7 cm, Width: 22.5 cm Order a Copy

Lately the accomodations are very bad and he begs his father to entreat his discharge and promises never to enlist again.

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