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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.245 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 December 1862 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 15.7 cm Order a Copy

He received John Davis's letters, along with the Zouave uniform, and portrait of a young lady which will be delivered to his mother in due time.

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