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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.190 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Morris Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 December 1863 Pagination: 7 p. : docket ; Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy

He tells the story about the deserter who left after a few weeks to join the Rebels but ended up on Black Island (in possession of the Union troops) and lied by saying he had deserted the Rebels. He was executed.

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