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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.120 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 December 1862 Pagination: 6 p. : docket ; Height: 21.3 cm, Width: 12.9 cm Order a Copy

He provides a lengthy description of the bombardment of Fredricksburg. The captain got sick so the company was in his command.

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