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to Father

He makes stops in Crowne Point, Port Henry and a place called "Maria." He describes Maria as a great place for hunting and fishing. At one point they camped in a deserted log hut.

GLC07705.002

to Friend Joel

missing pages. He describes a journey through the Northern part of the state. He found a deserted log cabin.

GLC07705.272

Richard H. Jackson's copy of the New Testament

In the back it says he carried this in his pocket during the war. It also says it was given to him by an intimate friend, Miss Mary D. Armstrong.

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to Father

He arrives in Albany and travels from Albany to Troy. Then he took a train and described the scenery as "splendid." He gives his address where he will receive mail.

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to Father

He stayed in a house owned by a Mr. Barlow and developed a terrible toothache and had to see the doctor. Then he went sailing and visited Rattle Snake Mountain.

GLC07705.003

to Richard H. Jackson

Year and location not visible.
Received Feb. 19th.

GLC07705.450

to Father

The post master came and delivered his salary up to Sept. 1. later he tells the dramatic story of how they rescued the Indiana men from the boat, the Fanny. Written at Fort Clark.

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to Father

He writes he will be forwarding most of his pay and provides a list of things he wants his father to send him from home. There is fighting amonst the officials over who is appointed where and by whom. One of the Captains resigned and said he would...

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to Richard H. Jackson

No date visible.

GLC07705.508

to Father

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...

GLC07705.031

Framed photograph of Richard H. Jackson

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to Father

He describes the weather but then says he has nothing to write about. He is currently helping to build barracks. Then describes two rebel propellers that shot at their boats.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that they have been marching for a while. He likes their current stop (Frederick City) because there are several large stores and good-looking girls.

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to Father

He currently has excellent accomodations. He expects to get to the city by Sunday and is enjoying good health.

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to Father

Thanks him for the picture of himself before he enlisted. Then describes his regiment flag and asks his father why he isn't using the money he sent

GLC07705.037

to Father

He writes that he is very busy and cannot write much now but will write a long letter soon.

GLC07705.008

to Father

Once again asks his father to writer to the Colonel asking for his discharge. He thinks he can get it because he is underage.

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[Instead of addressing via Fortress Monroe say By way of New York]

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Father

He writes about the capture of four Lousiana Zouaves and a secession flag. He thinks his father has a better chance of getting his discharge if he applies to the magistrate on a writ of Habeus Corpus.

GLC07705.014

to Richard H. Jackson

He requests his knapsack.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No date visible.

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to Father

A gun-boat called Penguin lies there for the purpose of watching the movements of the enemy. He heard the sound of muskets firing while at brigade drill. He later learned it was a sham battle between regiments.

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to Father

He writes that he really likes this life and would like it even more if he were fighting...reminds him to call on John's sister.

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[Photograph of house at the end of a dirt path]

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to Father

He saw an English vessel and a ship from Cuba called the Neptune's Car headed for Philadelphia. He is enclosing this letter in a box of shells. Written at Fort Clark.

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to Father

There is a change in command. They are losing Gen. Wool who will no doubt be missed by all. This will change their whole schedule which he lists for his father starting at 5 am. He writes that he caught a deserter and earned extra money.

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to Father

He writes there is a great number of sea shells to collect. He wants to know what the people in New York think of his regiment. Then tells his father not to worry if he is taken prisoner. If he ever meets a secessionist "I will not try to take him...

GLC07705.029

[Collection of Richard H. Jackson, I company, 9th regiment, New York, infantry] [Decimalized .001- .516]

Letters of Richard H. Jackson, Lieutenant in the 9th NY regiment, Hawkins Zouaves, during the period of his service in the Union Army and his subsequent employment as a government clerk attached to the army's subsistence department. 185 letters...

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to Father

Possibly included with GLC07705.033

He tells his father not to send any more clothes until he writes for them and is glad that Capt. Bernard was discharged.

GLC07705.032

to Father

He writes he is one of the best drilled men in the regiment and can stand a rigid examination. He seeks the officer recommendation for a commission.

GLC07705.035

From the Library of Arthur L. Jackson

Shows man in medieval clothes carrying books.

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to Father

He will call on his father when he reaches the city. He wants to know the details of his interview with Mr. Choate.

GLC07705.006

to Father

They are still building the fort while waiting for the rebel to attack. He regrets they were not in New York for New Year's. He intends to send him most of his pay.

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to Father

He includes the copy of a letter written by a local woman upon the arrival of two companies. She refers to them as a "swarming herd."

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to Father

He briefly outlines a battle that took place at Bethel where the enemy was 8,000 strong. They expect them to attack again. the union lays siege with 10,000 federal troops.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Asks Richard to write again but has nothing interesting to say to him.

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to Father

He begs his father to get him discharged on account of his age.

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to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.506

to Father

He thanks him for all he is doing to try to get his discharge, but says he does not want his father to feel bad if he does not succeed.

GLC07705.015

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he never knew so many girls in his life. Lately he has been answering to the name A. Stone, with the Maxwell left off and he is introduced this way to girls that have never met him. They then say he looks a lot like Maxwell.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No date visible.

GLC07705.510

to Father

Since General Wool took over, things have improved greatly, down to the cook. He witnessed a naval battle between the Frigate Savannah and a Secession gun-boat. He writes that he received more clothes including a regular's fatigue suit. He now longs...

GLC07705.018

to Father

Written onboard a steamer. He describes Fort Hattera where they met two schooners on their way to Philadelphia. They have captured five vessels since the boys have been there. He describes the island as the one that Robinson Crusoe lived on. The...

GLC07705.021

to Father

One of their boats, the Fanny, was captured and the crew was taken unaware near Roanoke Island. Written at Fort Clark.

GLC07705.024

to Father

He left their last camp because it was an unhealthy place and a lot of the boys were getting sick. He would like to go to Virginia or N. Carolina next.

GLC07705.027

to Father

No news. A large mail came but there was nothing from his father. He will write another letter later.

GLC07705.030

to Father

Possibly included with GLC07705.032

Includes a sketch of a windmill.

GLC07705.033

to Father

He is about to leave Rikers Island and assures his father he is safe and leaves him some instructions. He wants him to call after his weekly salary. He writes he could not rest "until I took and shouldered my musket in defence of my country."

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to Father

He tells him to pay Mr. Choate what he owes when he gets paid. They have removed to Camp Windfield..

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to Father

He is glad to finally be leaving Rikers Island, and says he would have deserted if they had been there one more week. Once they reach Fort Monroe, everyone will have to have a rifle. He insists his father draw his pay every month as it will be of no...

GLC07705.007

Annie Lisle

Down near the wavering willows/'Neath the Sunbeams's Smile...

GLC07705.402

to Father

Lately the accomodations are very bad and he begs his father to entreat his discharge and promises never to enlist again.

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to Unknown

A Christmas card featuring a picture of an early airplane and a qoute from Tennyson.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Father

He thanks his father for his kind letter and for writing to the Secretary for his discharge. Sorry to hear his father feels bad about it.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Father

He no longer cares whether he goes home or not. Says he was only homesick and has grown accustomed to his circumstances.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No date visible.

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to Father

He anticipates that they will move to Fort Clark on Saturday and tells him not to write until he hears from him first.

GLC07705.019

to Richard H. Jackson

Date and year not visible.

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[Photograph of airplane field]

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to Father

They are in possession of Fort Clark. He describes it as dreary and desolate, just like Coney Island. There are no inhabitants for five miles except mosquitos, but well populated five or six miles from the mainland. got a pass and explored. The...

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year.

GLC07705.446

to Richard H. Jackson

Year cannot be read.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He writes that he has no confidence in the leaders but he has a lot of confidence in the soldiers. He says the boys are all fine and they are great card players.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He says he is tired of working for someone or some people and would like to just work for himself.. Kid recently wrote him saying he is sick of the South.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Year not visible.

GLC07705.448

to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He spent a week at New Year's but did not have enough time to see any of the Miss Harrisons. However, he saw Mrs. Haller. Asks Richard if he needs a clerk, for he would be happy to oblige,

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to Richard H. Jackson

Year not visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Year not visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Year not visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He mentions Mary Cranston whom he forgot to ask a favor of. He invites Richard over for the weekend.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He saw Mary Cranston and Emma last night and had a great time.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He asks how Jackson spent his fourth of July. He fished all day. He mentions the girls and how they miss him.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He said he called on Mrs. Hallers the other evening and had a nice time. He will leave Frederick City for Baltimore soon and thinks he will go to work there.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He inquires about Fred Snow whom he has not seen in a long time. He wishes he was down in Dixie as he is "heart sick" of New York.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He gives the news about his family who are mostly sick and inquires about Fred Snow. Gus Snow "went to war with the Treasury of the Perry Base Ball Club..."

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to Richard H. Jackson

Watson writes that the state election is coming off tomorrow and he expects it to be a close one. He tells Richard to read the 90th psalm.

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to Richard H. Jackson

His friend writes from the Hospital and asks to get a description list for him. He asks for several signatures. Written at Casparis Hosital, Washington, D.C.

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to Father

He gives a detailed account of the Battle of River Bridge. A close friend of his , William, is killed in battle. In total they lost 12 or 15 men.

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to Father

He mentions an old friend who he found out had been wounded and taken prisoner near RIchmond.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of how his son has been exposed to the sad reality of life so early on and how proud he is of his devotion to his country. He met a young man from his son's regiment who said Richard has changed in appearance.

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to Richard H. Jackson

They had a ball recently and he met a young lady there called Miss Chambers. There was also a party at Miss Hilton's.

GLC07705.322

to Richard H. Jackson

Received on October 17th, 1862.

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to Father

The received a letter from John Davis's sister asking why his father hasn't called on him.

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to Father

C.K's men landed at Port Royal and captured 15 furloughed rebel soldiers from Richmond.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He believes his son now looks older after a year in the army. He read in the paper that McClellan is withdrawing his army from Harrison's Landing.

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to Richard H. Jackson

She does not like the fact that he called her "handsome" in his last letter.

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to Father

He complains the only mail he receives are newspapers and his friends seem to have forgotten him.

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to Father

He heard Gen. Lee and his army were advancing , so cavalry and artillery changed their positions. He wants to know why Mr. Watson doesn't write. Andy Dobbs brought 15 new recruits.

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