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Maxwell, Alexander S. (fl. 1861-1864) to Richard H. Jackson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.327 Author/Creator: Maxwell, Alexander S. (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: USO General Hospital Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 December 1862 Pagination: 3 p. ; 21 x 32 cm. Order a Copy

Maxwell informs him that the ladies of Frederick think of him as a nice, handsome young fellow and they all wish he was back to spend Christmas and New Year's with them.

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