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8 September 1863
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
No sooner had they possession than Gen. Gillmore came whacking at the "Moultrie." A bombardment took place. He writes about the negro camps.
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23 September 1863
He has not received his watch as of yet. Meanwhile the enemy continues to annoy them on Moultrie and James' Island, but the losses are small. He has a bad toothache.
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30 September 1863-1 October 1863
One of their heavy batteries opened fire and shot Johnson, then threw some shells into Sumter....has been installed as a caterer...seems to be improving on his arithimetic. He feels contempt for the Watson family.
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7 October 1863
While reading in his tent, he heard a sound which sounded like musketry. Sure enough there was firing due to a rebel boat which approached one of their boats. This started a fight resulting in a wounded officer.
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16 October 1863
They are engaged in strengthening Fort Wagner Gregg, interested in couple of people his father mentioned in his last letter; John and Coyvette Martha. He still feels bitter toward them.
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23 October 1863
He is very busy and does not have adequate time to pursue his arithmetic and other leisure activities. He thinks that when Charleston is taken, he will have an easier time of it.
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to John
25 October 1863
He asks John to pay $20 to his father, which he feels he is owed.
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1 November 1863
The final bombardment of Fort Sumter took place and destroyed the old Confederate flag that flew above it.
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2 November 1863
He sent $50 by Adams Express.
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9 November 1863
He saw the Arago pass by and is hoping there is mail coming in.
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