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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.057 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Roanoke Island, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 April 1862 Pagination: 16 p. : docket ; Height: 21 cm, Width: 26.8 cm Order a Copy

He gives a detailed account of the Battle of River Bridge. A close friend of his , William, is killed in battle. In total they lost 12 or 15 men.

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