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Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.322 Author/Creator: Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Winchester, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 November 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

They had a ball recently and he met a young lady there called Miss Chambers. There was also a party at Miss Hilton's.

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