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Patterson, Sam S., fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.364 Author/Creator: Patterson, Sam S., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Baltimore, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 June 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 26.2 cm Order a Copy

He heard Richard was in town but did not know where to find him. He is expecting to go back to Frederick soon but they are currently advancing and it is uncertain when they could return.

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