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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.367 Author/Creator: Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 July 1863 Pagination: 2 p. ; 13.5 x 21.1 cm. Order a Copy

She informs him that she has never thought of him in any other way than as a friend and was unprepared for his question in that regard. She apologizes for wounding him and says he is always welcome to visit.

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