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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.053 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Roanoke Island, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 March 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 20 cm, Width: 24.5 cm Order a Copy

He writes that since Roanoke was taken, hundreds of slaves have left their masters and sought protection from the Union and are now employed by the government.

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