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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.281 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 September 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 20 cm, Width: 31.5 cm Order a Copy

He mentions Mr. Allen Foster who is laid up with boils on his leg. They took a trip to Coney Island where they met Gus Snow. Mrs. Bennett is suffering from inflammation from the lungs.

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