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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.

GLC07705.001

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.

GLC07705.425

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

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 Father

Possibly included with GLC07705.032

Includes a sketch of a windmill.

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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."

GLC07705.004

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

to Father

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

GLC07705.010

Annie Lisle

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

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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.

GLC07705.013

to Unknown

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

GLC07705.437

to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.507

to Father

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

GLC07705.016

to Richard H. Jackson

No date visible.

GLC07705.511

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.

GLC07705.447

[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...

GLC07705.022

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.

GLC07705.025

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...

GLC07705.028

to Richard H. Jackson

No date visible.

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