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Andy (fl. 1862-1865) to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.435 Author/Creator: Andy (fl. 1862-1865) Place Written: Brooklyn Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 January 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 14 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Lately he has felt pretty tired, but he enjoyed his New Year's. He writes that skating has been very popular. He advises Richard not to worry too much about the girl that rejected him.

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