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Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.382 Author/Creator: Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 December 1863 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 13 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

He writes he is glad to hear of the death of those "inhuman monsters." It is not clear what he is referring to since he he says they can stand on their hind legs. He relays the news that a steamboat was destroyed by fire. Describes a surprise party he wen to.

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