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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.360 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 April 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 33 cm Order a Copy

He tells his son he has called to order the cap he requested but he will not get it until Friday so he will mail it Saturday at the latest.

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