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1 April 1863
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
Gen. Dix has given orders for their regiiment to be ready at all hours to pack up and leave. He may go on to RIchmond
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4 April 1863
He left Newport News at 9am and on the way stayed in a first class hotel for a night. He will send $240 by express mail.
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8 April 1863
Includes a map of Fortress Monroe and surrounding area.
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12 April 1863
On the move again, at daybreak disembarked at Portsmouth...very faded, unable to read.
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14 April 1863
Yesterday the rebels advanced upon their cavalry pickets and opened fire. A skirmish broke out and quickly ended. He hears they have about 15,000 men which can resist and keep at bay 50 to 100,000 men.
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16 April 1863
He read Col. Kimball's obituary. If his wife desires it, they will have a grand farewell.
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18 April 1863
Skirmishes broke out resulting in the loss of 6 men.
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26 April 1863
He describes the camp where very often they hear "Johnny Reb's" bullets fly overhead. 3 of their men have been wounded. He regrets joining the infantry, and would have gone into the cavalry or artillery arm instead.
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29 April 1863
He doesn't think they will move again until Monday when the new enlists arrive. He has adopted a resolution of condolence for Lt Col. Kimbal's family.
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30 April 1863
Dix issued a telegraph dispatch ordering them to stay after their term of service expires , until May 12th. but they don't want to stay. There's no reason why it is a necessity.
Includes the order given from headquarters.
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