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Vandhart, D., fl. 1861-1864 to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.415 Author/Creator: Vandhart, D., fl. 1861-1864 Place Written: Morris Island, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 17, 1864 Pagination: 3 p. : + envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 26 cm Order a Copy

He thanks him for the errand to his family and says he misses him now, for the cabin is cheerless and business irksome. He then fills him in on his daily activities.

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