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Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.406 Author/Creator: Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865 Place Written: Nyack, NY Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 May 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 13.5 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

No year. He saw Mary Cranston and Emma last night and had a great time.

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