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Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.383 Author/Creator: Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 December 1863 Pagination: 2.5 p. : Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 25.7 cm Order a Copy

He writes that he finds Richard's letters very interesting and hopes he will visit Boston soon. He mentions their friend Samuel.

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