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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.106 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Pleasant Valley, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.2 cm Order a Copy

He describes the beauty of where they are camped in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Then talks of the beautiful new uniform.

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