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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07705.330 Author/Creator: Watson, Martha (fl. 1861-1864) Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 December 1862 Pagination: 2 p. ; 18.5 x 24 cm. Order a Copy

She hopes he comes out of every battle safe. Currently, she belongs to a linting party that meets three times a week to scrape lint for the wounded soldiers.

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