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to Richard H. Jackson
December 19, 1863
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
He mentions a John who received a letter from Richard and intends to settle up with him after Christmas.
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December 27, 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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December 7, 1862
Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864
She does not like the fact that he called her "handsome" in his last letter.
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December 18, 1862
She writes that she is learning to skate. She tells Richard also of an incident in which she and other visited a soldiers' camp. One of the soldiers was drunk and insulted her.
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December 26, 1862
She is glad he was not injured by the recent bombardment. She describes her Christmas which they spent with Richard's parents.
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December 27, 1862
Cafferty, R.P., fl. 1861-1864
He describes his Christmas and mentions that he got a letter from James Armstrong.
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She hopes he comes out of every battle safe. Currently, she belongs to a linting party that meets three times a week to scrape lint for the wounded soldiers.
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December 29, 1862
Austin, J.J., fl. 1861-1864
He mentions a letter from Charlie that describes a battle in Fredericksburg. He insists that Richard would like country life if he had not only experienced the hardships.
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March 14, 1863
Gus, fl. 1861-1864
He thanks him for finally sending a letter. He is glad he made Lieutenant and thanks him for his kindness toward Fred when he was sick.
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March 18, 1863
She writes of how Richard's parents got their photographs done. She also notes the beautiful weather.
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