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to Father

He thinks the 9th regiment will most likely go on to Richmond. He has not yet caught the carpet bag thief.

GLC07705.128

to Father

He copies out orders from Burnside regarding a meeting with the enemy. He includes a song, "Battle of Fredericksburg, Va."

GLC07705.129

to Father

The rain has delayed their movement.

GLC07705.130

to Father

He talks about the coat he might pruchase from Captain Rodriguez.

GLC07705.131

to Father

Lt. Col. Kimball will be in New York and Richard has told him to stop in and see his father.

GLC07705.132

to Father

He writes that it is argued that the rebels have the best general, Robert E. Lee on the continent. General Sumner has been relieved from command and General Couch has taken his place.

GLC07705.133

to Father

He advises his father not to mail the coat as one of his fellow soldiers will be in New York and he has authorized him to go get it.

GLC07705.134

to Father

He thinks they may go to North Carolina next. a violent snow storm raged the other day through which he rode his horse. He thinks he may have been in New York if it wasn't for the movement that countermanded the order which granted furloughs.

GLC07705.135

to Father

He is currently onboard a steamer and will reach Fortress Monroe at midnight.

GLC07705.136

to Father

He arrived in New Port News, Va. The Major told them he had been detailed Provost Marshall.

GLC07705.137

to Father

He tells him to buy green shoulder straps which denote rifleman or blue ones which denote infantry.

GLC07705.138

to Father

He tells him not to send the coat but to hang onto it until Corporal Newman calls on him.

GLC07705.139

to Father

He tells him there will be no furloughs now so the Corporal won't be coming. He'll have to send the coat express anyway.

GLC07705.140

to Father

He asks his father what Martha Watson thinks of him since he has been writing to her frequently.

GLC07705.141

to Father

He acknowledges receipt of the coat.

GLC07705.142

to Father

He talks about how good his coats fit. One has gold lace on the sleeves, the same as the Confederate soldiers wear, which confused some people. He went to the theater.

GLC07705.143

to Father

A grand review of the whole 9th Army Corps. took place. He received everything he asked for from his father.

GLC07705.144

to Father

He is "Officer of the Day" today.

GLC07705.145

to Father

He describes the vessels, the "Langamon" and the "Galena."

GLC07705.146

to Father

He is getting acquainted with the naval officers. expects Burnside to once again take command of his favorite 9th Army Corps.

GLC07705.147

to Father

He entrusted his valise to Lt. Perly who will be in New York a couple of days and instructed him to call on his father if he has time.

GLC07705.148

to Father

He just received amrching orders, destination unknown but suspects it will be North or South Carolina.

GLC07705.149

to Father

Everyone is being shipped out to Suffolk. He writes about the Conscription Law that makes no provision for the 2 year troops after their time has elapsed. He admonishes the people that have stayed home and done nothing.

GLC07705.150

to Father

Gen. Dix has given orders for their regiiment to be ready at all hours to pack up and leave. He may go on to RIchmond

GLC07705.154

to Father

He left Newport News at 9am and on the way stayed in a first class hotel for a night. He will send $240 by express mail.

GLC07705.155

to Father

Includes a map of Fortress Monroe and surrounding area.

GLC07705.156

to Father

On the move again, at daybreak disembarked at Portsmouth...very faded, unable to read.

GLC07705.157

to Father

Yesterday the rebels advanced upon their cavalry pickets and opened fire. A skirmish broke out and quickly ended. He hears they have about 15,000 men which can resist and keep at bay 50 to 100,000 men.

GLC07705.158

to Father

He read Col. Kimball's obituary. If his wife desires it, they will have a grand farewell.

GLC07705.159

to Father

Skirmishes broke out resulting in the loss of 6 men.

GLC07705.160

to Father

He describes the camp where very often they hear "Johnny Reb's" bullets fly overhead. 3 of their men have been wounded. He regrets joining the infantry, and would have gone into the cavalry or artillery arm instead.

GLC07705.161

to Father

He doesn't think they will move again until Monday when the new enlists arrive. He has adopted a resolution of condolence for Lt Col. Kimbal's family.

GLC07705.162

to Father

Dix issued a telegraph dispatch ordering them to stay after their term of service expires , until May 12th. but they don't want to stay. There's no reason why it is a necessity.

Includes the order given from headquarters.

GLC07705.163

to M. R. Morgan

He writes that Richard Jackson has been engaged as a clerk in the subsistence department at a salary of $75 per month.

GLC07705.164

to Father

On board a steam ship, close to the "Powhattan." He describes the other ships he can see and Fort Sumpter..."The smoke curling up from our guns on Morris Island as well as those of the enemy..." He formed a friendship with Capt. Gadsden of the "Arajo...

GLC07705.165

to Father

There are orders to retain the mail for the present.

GLC07705.166

to Father

Letter informing him that B. Dobbs of his regiment will be calling on him in New York.

GLC07705.167

to Father

He writes about his daily schedule. In his off hours he lifts weights, works on his arithmetic, takes a stroll or rides a horse...dines with Andy Dobbs...

GLC07705.168

to Father

Transferring of post to the Commissary Department.

GLC07705.169

to Father

Includes a receipt from the Adams Express Company for $35.00.

GLC07705.170

to Father

He rode his horse to the other side of the army to Papa Plantation where the planter's negroes offered them dinner.

GLC07705.171

to Father

He describes the town of Beaufort.
Includes a drawing of an ironclad on second page of letter.

GLC07705.172

to Father

Wagner and Gregg have fallen and have been captured along with 60 prisoners. The old flag will reign over Sumpter and Charleston. They have reoccupied the entire island.

GLC07705.173

[Invitation to the Sixth Reunion of The Survivors Association of the Third Georgia Regiment]

GLC07705.174

to Father

No sooner had they possession than Gen. Gillmore came whacking at the "Moultrie." A bombardment took place. He writes about the negro camps.

GLC07705.175

to Father

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.

GLC07705.176

to Father

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.

GLC07705.177

to Father

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.

GLC07705.178

to Father

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.

GLC07705.179

to Father

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.

GLC07705.180

to John

He asks John to pay $20 to his father, which he feels he is owed.

GLC07705.181

to Father

The final bombardment of Fort Sumter took place and destroyed the old Confederate flag that flew above it.

GLC07705.182

to Father

He sent $50 by Adams Express.

GLC07705.183

to Father

He saw the Arago pass by and is hoping there is mail coming in.

GLC07705.184

to Father

He rode up to the front again and took position in the Beacon where he took a peep at Sumter. He mentions John Davis

GLC07705.185

to Father

The regiment is rapidly filling with "conscripts" from the North. Lincoln has said if not enough men volunteer, a draft will take place which Richard thinks is a good idea.

GLC07705.186

to Father

He hopes his father will find his new position satisfactory. The bombardment is progressively slowing and there are signs of Charleston soon succumbing

GLC07705.187

to Father

He describes Thanksgiving. Things have quieted near Fort Wagner. He requests a picture of Martha and describes the weather. He met a deserter who claimed to have come from the Rebels but it turned out he was nothing but a Union deserter.

GLC07705.188

to Father

He sends $50 home. He writes of the time when he may walk in and surprise his father.

GLC07705.193

to Father

He writes there is not much news. He learned of the death of Brigadier General Corcoran.

GLC07705.194

to Father

He recounts the raising of the "starry banner" over Fort Wagner. He described it as a gala time.

GLC07705.195

to Father

Includes a sketch of the Commisaries Office and Clerk's tents. He remembers the day he crossed over to South Carolina. He paid a visit to three forts, one of which Fogg, he had not seen since its capture,

GLC07705.196

to Richard H. Jackson

He has enclosed $35 and will call on Mr. Choate.

GLC07705.197

to Richard H. Jackson

He tried to see Mr. Choate but did not see him, so handed the money over to Sam. He notes an entire list of food items he has sent via Adams Express and mentions a friend of the family who is sick.

GLC07705.198

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he has received money that RIchard sent and he has also sent some Sunday articles. He heard that Roanoke Island was attacked last Monday and fighting was still going on.

GLC07705.199

to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC07705.199

GLC07705.200

to Richard H. Jackson

He reiterates that he received the $35 and paid $20 to Mr. Choate. He heard that Roanoke Island was captured after three days.

GLC07705.201

to Richard H. Jackson

Pasted onto the letter are two newspaper clippings of Roanoke Island and its Defenses and Pork Point Battery.
He copies excerpts from the Daily Post containing the latest news of the war.

GLC07705.202

to Richard H. Jackson

Letter written on a printing of "Honor to the Brave, Medal for Hawkins' Zouaves."
Thanks him for his wonderful descriptions of battles. He showed his last letter to Mr. Choate who will write him shortly.

GLC07705.204

to Richard H. Jackson

He had trouble at the post office and has sent a newspaper along.Charlie Austen and his cousin send their regards.

GLC07705.205

to Richard H. Jackson

The loss of the Cumberland and Congress at Newport News caused depression at home. He informs him that the whole Union army on the Potomac is on the advance and is glad his son is so devoted to his country.

GLC07705.206

to Richard H. Jackson

He went to a lecture by Richard's chaplain who talked about the war in North Carolina. His only fault was "he lugged in the negro too much in his discourse." He gave an engaging account of his experiences, after which he approached him and asked...

GLC07705.208

to Richard H. Jackson

Several gentlemen have assured him that they have written to Richard. He writes of what he has read in different newspapers about the war. He waiting for McClelland's advance on Richmond.

GLC07705.209

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of Miss Watson (the lady he is interested in) and how he has introduced her to some of Richard's friends. He says his new partner, Elizabeth, will be happy to meet him.

GLC07705.210

to Richard H. Jackson

He was in a dreadful states over a recent battle but calmed once he saw the list of killed and wounded and realized Richard wasn't on the list.

GLC07705.211

to Richard H. Jackson

He glad his son is so accepting of his marriage. He gives the wedding details. The other day he met one of the Zoaves in the Bowery who had been wounded.

GLC07705.212

to Richard H. Jackson

He and his wife paid a visit to Davis Williamsburg. They have not heard from John and send their regards.

GLC07705.213

to Richard H. Jackson

He saw Richard's friend, Charles E. Hill. Once again states how proud he is of the "Gallant 9th."

GLC07705.214

to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC0775.214

GLC07705.215

to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions Charles Hazelton.

GLC07705.216

to Richard H. Jackson

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

to Richard H. Jackson

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

to Richard H. Jackson

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

to Richard H. Jackson

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

to Richard H. Jackson

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

to Richard H. Jackson

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

to Richard H. Jackson

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

to Richard H. Jackson

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

to Richard H. Jackson

He received a letter from Mr. Evartsa nd mentions John Davis and Mr. Dobbs.

GLC07705.225

to Richard H. Jackson

Martha Watson has been away which explains why Richard hasn't heard from her. He saw Mr. Austen the other day who asked about his son.

GLC07705.226

to Richard H. Jackson

He met a Mr. Kennedy and his son who is a member of Richard's regiment. The most recent events have him worried and he wished to hear from RIchard.

GLC07705.227

to Richard H. Jackson

He has not yet reached Saratoga. He read about the capturing of 1400 rebels in the paper. Mentions a Mr. Lloyd.

GLC07705.228

to Richard H. Jackson

Sorry to hear of his sickness but is glad he is now alright. He congratulates him on his victory but is.sorry to hear of Col. Mulligan's death.

GLC07705.229

to Richard H. Jackson

She writes that she is taking a "mother's interest" in him. She saw Martha and learned about his writing to her.

GLC07705.230

to Richard H. Jackson

He received a letter from Frank A who said Richard requested he call on his father. He also received a letter from John A. who had been slightly wounded and said Richard was doing well. He mentions the Emancipation Proclamation and says he feels...

GLC07705.231

to Richard H. Jackson

He is worried about money he has sent to his son by Adams Express. He is concerned that he knows nothing about his son's movements. He heard of a second regiment of the Hawkin's Zouaves under the auspices of his chaplain.

GLC07705.232

to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC07705.232.

GLC07705.233

to Richard H. Jackson

She hopes he is home by New Year's to help receive calls that people are very much against drafting. There are a great many dying in N.Y and a great many wounded coming into the city.

GLC07705.234

to Richard H. Jackson

He knows he will probably never recover the money he sent. Notes that he has received ninety-five letters from his son and has not had trouble recceiving mail from him up until this point. He is anxious because the army is on the advance.

GLC07705.235

to Richard H. Jackson

He includes a copy of a letter he received from a friend of his informing him of the safety of the money he sent earlier.

GLC07705.236