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Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.312 Author/Creator: Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 August 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He apologizes for his lateness in answering. Then he warns him not to let Stonewall Jackson take any of his men prisoners. General Corcoran will be released soon.

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