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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.250 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 25, 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

He hopes Richard will like the dress coat uniform he picked out. He is glad he is so animated with such a noble spirit.

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