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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.256 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 February 1863 Pagination: 5 p. ; 20.2 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

He informs him that New York was excited by the wedding of [illegible, but looks like Sam Sherman] and Miss Lorinia Warren. Burnside was in attendance. He is disapppointed that there is no change in his getting leave of absence.

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