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Carrie, fl. 1860-1866 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.396 Author/Creator: Carrie, fl. 1860-1866 Place Written: Frederick Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 August 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.2 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

She apologizes for taking so long to write and teases him about his current activities. She says he must be flirting with all the girls.

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