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Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864) to Father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.031 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 November 1861 Pagination: 8 p. : docket ; 20.1 x 24.7 cm. Order a Copy

He is glad his father put the money he sent to good use...has a gripe with Mr. Choate. thinks he does not deserve to be paid back and doesn't understand why he doesn't fight for his country. He quotes from a letter of him that illustrates why he doesn't have much respect for Mr. Choate.

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