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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.135 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Fredericksburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 6, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 19.7 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

He thinks they may go to North Carolina next. a violent snow storm raged the other day through which he rode his horse. He thinks he may have been in New York if it wasn't for the movement that countermanded the order which granted furloughs.

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