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Jackson, Henry (fl. 1862-1864) to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.202 Author/Creator: Jackson, Henry (fl. 1862-1864) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 February 1862 Pagination: 4 p. ; 35.4 x 21.4 cm. Order a Copy

Pasted onto the letter are two newspaper clippings of Roanoke Island and its Defenses and Pork Point Battery.
He copies excerpts from the Daily Post containing the latest news of the war.

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