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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.064 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Roanoke Island, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 May 1862 Pagination: 11 p. : docket Height: 21.2 cm, Width: 26.8 cm Order a Copy

He received the news of his father's upcoming marriage and trip to Rochester. Fred L., who has been sick for some time received a furlough. He mentions all the possessions he left behind when he enlisted.

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