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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.307 Author/Creator: Fred, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 June 1862 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 14.2 cm, Width: 22 cm Order a Copy

His friend tells him the story of how he got back to New York starting with when he left Roanoke Island.

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