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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.150 Author/Creator: Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: Newport News, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 March 1863 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; 20.4 x 12.7 cm. Order a Copy

Everyone is being shipped out to Suffolk. He writes about the Conscription Law that makes no provision for the 2 year troops after their time has elapsed. He admonishes the people that have stayed home and done nothing.

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