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Armstrong, J.A. (fl. 1861-1864) to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.411 Author/Creator: Armstrong, J.A. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Frederick City, MD Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 January 1861 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 13.8 x 21.3 cm. Order a Copy

No year. He writes that he has no confidence in the leaders but he has a lot of confidence in the soldiers. He says the boys are all fine and they are great card players.

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