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to Richard H. Jackson
February 1, 1863
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
He writes of the gallant bravery of Burnside and his misfortune with the weather. He tells Richard to write to Margaret Delahantes and includes her address.
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February 6, 1863
He has received his letter in which he asks him not to mail the coat because he has someone coming to get it.
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February 15, 1863
He informs him that New York was excited by the wedding of [illegible, but looks like Sam Sherman] and Miss Lorinia Warren. Burnside was in attendance. He is disapppointed that there is no change in his getting leave of absence.
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February 17, 1863
He has picked out his fatigue coat and other items to be delivered to Richard.
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February 18, 1863
He refers again to the coat and uniform that will be delivered. He is concerned because Richard has not received a particular letter.
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February 20, 1863
He has written out an itemized receipt for all the items sent by Adams Express.
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8 June 1863
His father acknowledges the receipt of his letter of the 5th. He says there is no news to report.
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18 August 1863
They are glad to hear of his safety and continued satisfaction with the current situation. He met one of his acquaintances. He mentions Mrs. Foster's brothers who were drafted..
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8 September 1863
He mentions Mr. Allen Foster who is laid up with boils on his leg. They took a trip to Coney Island where they met Gus Snow. Mrs. Bennett is suffering from inflammation from the lungs.
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13 September 1863
very faded, cannot be read.
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20 September 1863
He has sent his son a watch and hopes he is pleased with it. He mentions the Miss Kennedys. H. Fulton arrive on Tuesday but brought no letter from Richard.
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1 October 1863
He has not heard from his son in a while and is worried something may have happened to him.
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8 October 1863
He is very glad to have finally heard from the Richard as there was an irregularity with the mail, On page 2, there is a picture of a castle-like building. He includes some figures from his bank book.
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16 October 1863
He is disappointed not to have received a letter by the last post, but acknowledges the receipt of the 40 dollars he sent.
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1 November 1863
He is happy to find his son in good health. The weather in Central Park has improved but soon winter will come and people will be skating. Last page is written over.
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10 November 1863
He writes there is great anxiety over the fall of Sumter which appears to hold out. He also mentions a party for Mrs. Watson that has been postponed.
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15 November 1863
On the front page there is a sketch of a Hawkins' Zouave with a long, stretched out neck. He writes that that he was hired to drive a wagon and deliver goods uptown for [illegible] but looks like Duncan's Sons for $8 a week. Also, he says Mr...
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18 November 1863
He acknowledges that the he has recived the $50.
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3 December 1863
He writes that he has received two letters from Richard. He is fine and has been getting the hang of his new job.
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5 December 1863
He remarks that Richard has grown much more comfortable since going through several hardships than he was at the beginning. Mr. Stewart recommends he make his acquaintance with with a Mr. A. Keeling, who was once enlisted but is now living in...
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14 December 1863
He has sent the diary that Richard requested.
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19 December 1863
He mentions a John who received a letter from Richard and intends to settle up with him after Christmas.
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27 December 1863
He writes that on Christmas, he and Richard's mother passed the time with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. He is preparing for General Corcoran's funeral.
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3 January 1864
They spent time with the Watsons again. He names everything they ate.
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5 January 1864
He has sent Richard another diary.
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January 12, 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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