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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.165 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 August 1863-21 August 1863 Pagination: 7 p. : docket ; Height: 31.2 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

On board a steam ship, close to the "Powhattan." He describes the other ships he can see and Fort Sumpter..."The smoke curling up from our guns on Morris Island as well as those of the enemy..." He formed a friendship with Capt. Gadsden of the "Arajo."

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