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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.313 Author/Creator: Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 September 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He has been reading the papers and feels they give an accurate account. He hopes Richard comes home safe and mentions other soldiers like Fred, Phil and Davis.

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