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Kid (fl. 1861-1864) to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.370 Author/Creator: Kid (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 September 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

He apologizes for the brevity of his letter. He has absolutely nothing to write about.

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