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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.319 Author/Creator: Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 November 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.8 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

Watson writes that the state election is coming off tomorrow and he expects it to be a close one. He tells Richard to read the 90th psalm.

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