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to Richard H. Jackson
January 12, 1864
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
He writes about the weather mainly and how there has been excellent sleighing.
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January 21, 1864
He writes about the performance of "Barney Williams and his Wife.."
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February 27, 1863
His father tells him he likes Martha Watson and is glad his son is friends with her, but he has no way of knowing what she thinks of Richard. He tells Richard to wait and see because the world is big and girls are plenty.
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6 March 1863
He is enclosing $500.
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1 March 1863
He writes that they have had beautiful sleighing and informs him he will be on Broadway when his regiment arrives.
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15 March 1863
He mentions the clothing that Richard requested and how he is busy getting everything together to send to him. He mentions Miss Milligan.
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19 March 1863
He is sending the collars he requested along with some tobacco and a few cigars.
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25 March 1863
He writes that his son should get a very warm reception upon his return. Also, he says business has been good lately. He mentions Mr. Austin.
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1 April 1863
He tells his son he has called to order the cap he requested but he will not get it until Friday so he will mail it Saturday at the latest.
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7 April 1863
Thanks him for the $100 he sent. He is glad his son has pleasant quarters at Fortress Monroe.
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13 April 1863
He hopes he will not be too disappointed to learn the War Department has decided to retain the service of the two-year men. He is sorry to hear of Col. Kimball's death.
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22 April 1863
He describes Col. Kimball's funeral.
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December 21, 1862
He received John Davis's letters, along with the Zouave uniform, and portrait of a young lady which will be delivered to his mother in due time.
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