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to Richard H. Jackson
15 June 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
He mentions Charles Hazelton.
GLC07705.216
21 June 1862
Very difficult to read, but looks like [Seccessionist] flag has already been pawned among the mementos of the war. He mentions Hazelton who has not read a certain book but plans to later. He describes the house he and his wife currently live.
GLC07705.217
23 June 1862
He asks him to thank John Davis and writes "I am not exactly an abolitionist..." Mr. Watson has begun a letter to Richard.
GLC07705.218
ca. June 1862
Read in the paper that several thousand of Burnside's troops have landed at Newport News, which led him to believe Richard was among them.
GLC07705.219
4 July 1862
He writes that he and his wife are well and that she longs to see him. Johnny is assisting his father in driving a milk wagon. He has sent various magazines.
GLC07705.220
28 July 1862
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.
GLC07705.221
1 August 1862
He called at the office of his son's regiment but was disappointed when he didn't find him. Mr. Evarts is away but will return. He mentions Mr. Watson.
GLC07705.222
8 August 1862
He mentions the number of draftees and volunteers that will be coming in. Miss Watson has gone to the country and will stay for a while.
GLC07705.223
13 August 1862
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.
GLC07705.224
17 August 1862
He received a letter from Mr. Evartsa nd mentions John Davis and Mr. Dobbs.
GLC07705.225
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