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Jackson, Henry (fl. 1861-1864) to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.235 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 October 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 16.9 x 10.6 cm. Order a Copy

He knows he will probably never recover the money he sent. Notes that he has received ninety-five letters from his son and has not had trouble recceiving mail from him up until this point. He is anxious because the army is on the advance.

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