Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 to Father
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.073 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Roanoke Island, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 June 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 19.9 cm, Width: 24.3 cm Order a Copy
He is miffed because a certain Hazelton complains of his experiences as a soldier, when he has only had a few hardships. "Why I only wish they would send them here where the sun would change many of them to niggars and somewhat tan their little kid glove hands, then what would they have to say for themselves...?
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