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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.184 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Morris Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 November 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 26.4 cm Order a Copy

He saw the Arago pass by and is hoping there is mail coming in.

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