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to Richard H. Jackson
29 October 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
He is mainly concerned with the movements of Burnside and knows it will be diffficult for his son to respond while on the march, worries for his health and safety.
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31 October 1862
Congratulates his son on his promotion.
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2 November 1862
Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864
She gives him some gentle addvice: "do not lose yourself in your new position, strive to do right and keep away from bad company..."
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3 November 1862
He wishes him success in his new promotion. Then lists the articles his son has asked him to send. He fills him in on the news such as that of Captain Hannah who was shot through the head by a man who seized his horse. Mr. Watson also congratulates...
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4 November 1862
He will be sending the valise of all the items he requested and is anxious to hear of its receipt.
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28 November 1862
He prays for his safety and writes that Marcy visited with her younger sister and is disppointed not to have received any letters from Richard.
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30 November 1862
Two letters sent in same envelope. One from Elizabeth Jackson and another from Henry Jackson written on the same day. He has sent the valise with everything requested..Elizabeth heard a friend of had died.
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January 12, 1863
He writes about the boots he has reecntly sent. Then draws a picture of the boot, marked with Richard's name inside. He saw J. Austen the other day who has gotten his discharge.
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January 20, 1863
He writes about the dress uniform Richard has requested he purchase. He discusses various sizes.
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January 25, 1863
She informs him that his father has bought his coat and it is a beautiful one. Miss Mulligan's mother has told her to write a bunch of stuff to make Richard laugh.
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He hopes Richard will like the dress coat uniform he picked out. He is glad he is so animated with such a noble spirit.
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February 1, 1863
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 3, 1863
She says her mother has not received a reply from him two weeks despite having written four letters. She mentions Miss Mulligan.
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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 writes that Miss Mulligan went to a fortune teller who told her her lovers' name was Richard and she would get two letters from him.
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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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to Survivors Association
8 August 1888
Committee Veterans and Citizens
Invitation to the Sixth Reunion of the Survivors Association of the Third Georgia Regiment
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to Sir
6 January 1873
Langbein, Julius, fl. 1873
Invitation to plan a reunion for the Hawkins Zoaves.
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[Resolution Adopted at the Annual Reunion of the Hawkins Zoaves]
2 June 1888
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
They resolve to one day meet the members of the 3rd Georgia Regiment as friends, under the US flag.
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Report of the First Reunion of the Society of the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corps.
7 July 1869
The first reunion was successful. They created a Roll of Honor which includes all the names of officers and soldiers in the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corp and a constitution. The next meeting will be held at Niagara Falls.
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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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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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January 14, 1862
Maxwell, Celia, fl. 1861-1864
She mentions various friends: Carry, Mary Harrison, Miss Haller, etc.
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March 31, 1862
Charley, fl. 1861-1864
He complains that Richard never writes and wants to know if he is made at him. He then calls attention to the fact that Richard is writing to more than one lady.
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8 April 1862
He writes that he enjoys Richard's letters. He is with his friend Charley and asks why he cannot get a furlough to come to New York.
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10 April 1862
Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864
He apologizes for not responding sooner and praises the youth that are risking their lives for their country. The subject of Martha and her activities comes up.
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28 April 1862
He informs Richard that Theodore had been sick recently. He also mentioned that he better be careful when writing to Miss Watson and Miss Milligan.
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11 May 1862
He writes that the wounded of his regiment have come into town. The last page is an army song called "Marching Song."
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24 May 1862
Watson describes Richard's father's wedding. He notes that he saw Martha who told him Mr. Snow saw his father and told him about his regiment.
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7 June 1862
Fred, fl. 1861-1864
His friend tells him the story of how he got back to New York starting with when he left Roanoke Island.
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16 June 1862
Ingersoll, N.H., fl. 1861-1864
The letter requests several items such as pants, bully cap, blanket, dishes, revolver, etc.
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22 June 1862
He praises him on his mature attitude toward his father's marriage. Then goes on about how interesting the news about the war is, expecially Burnside and McClellan.
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12 July 1862
He writes that the wounded and disabled are now coming in the thousands, mainly from McClellan. His father and wife are healthy but his father worries about him.
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27 July 1862
He writes that he hopes his current movements onboard a steamer toward Newport News turn out to be just as successful as his previous movements and talks about God having a hand in their success.
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17 August 1862
He apologizes for his lateness in answering. Then he warns him not to let Stonewall Jackson take any of his men prisoners. General Corcoran will be released soon.
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25 September 1862
He has been reading the papers and feels they give an accurate account. He hopes Richard comes home safe and mentions other soldiers like Fred, Phil and Davis.
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Davis, John, fl. 1861-1864
This is a letter from the father of a friend of his who is also fighting in the war. He is glad that so far Richard and John have been spared.
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13 October 1862
Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864
He writes that he is going to a masquerade party soon and last Monday he went to a surprise party.
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20 October 1862
Maxwell, A.S., fl. 1861-1864
He requests his knapsack.
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He writes that that he is very well and describes various tomfoolery such as dressing up in women's clothes and running out in the street where he talked to another girl and told her to call him Alice,
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Watson writes that the state election is coming off tomorrow and he expects it to be a close one. He tells Richard to read the 90th psalm.
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Martha congratulates him on his promotion to 3rd Lieutenant. He also writes that another young lady said she was proud of him but he can't remember her name.
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10 November 1862
Armstrong, Jas, fl. 1861-1864
He is glad Richard is in command because there are so many drunken officers milling about. "Little Mac" was removed and he is glad because he thinks Mac is a bully. Also, he does not think the war will end under the present administration.
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11 November 1862
Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864
They had a ball recently and he met a young lady there called Miss Chambers. There was also a party at Miss Hilton's.
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15 November 1862
She has sent him a picture of herself.
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2 December 1862
Maxwell mainly talks about the young ladies that are now in his acquaintance.
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20 December 1862
Maxwell informs him that the ladies of Frederick think of him as a nice, handsome young fellow and they all wish he was back to spend Christmas and New Year's with them.
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1863
She describes her New Year's Day which involved a mouse.
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She says says she thinks the North will lose every battle. The other night she wore a Secessionist flag pinned to her chest and a man took it off and threw it in the fire. It was meant to be a joke, of course.
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2 January 1863
He describes what he did last Christmas Eve.
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4 January 1863
She describes a Mr. White who accompanied her home from a party.
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January 17, 1863
She recently went with her parents to Richard's father's house and they had a nice time.
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She is glad he is learning to sidesaddle well. She also warns him not to dream so loud and finds the idea of him calling her name in his sleep funny.
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She writes that his father has bought his coat and that she has been invited to a ball.
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January 29, 1863
He admonishes Richard for not writing and mentions the "girls." He mentions several mutual acquaintances and a Methodist meeting. There are pages missing.
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February 4, 1863
She was invited to a ball but her mother will not let her go. She hopes he can get a furlough soon.
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February 9, 1863
Davis, J.M., fl. 1861-1864
He writes about Richard's mother and father and says his father is doing well and his mother is anxious for him to come home so that she may embrace him.
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February 10, 1863
She tells of the recent marriage of a mutual acquaintance.
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February 16, 1863
She thought a recent letter of his may have been a valentine but no such luck. His parents are going to a benefit party and they want her to go with them.
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February 21, 1863
Davis, L., fl. 1861-1864
Possibly a brother of John Davis. He resents being called a "little man." He may be only 14 but he works so that makes him older. He believes that the child ought to decide what business they go into otherwise they cannot run a business which they...
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Martie, fl. 1861-1864
He writes about how bad the winter is but it is great for sleighing.
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1 March 1863
He is currently very sick but hopes to get better soon. He is waiting for a response from Richard and will send a photograph of himself.
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4 March 1863
She thanks him for the picture in which she says he looks exceedingly handsome.
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March 29, 1863
He writes that he is very well and has recently seen Miss Hatteras but has not been down to see Miss Harrison. He has heard the 9th Army Corps has gone out in New [illegible but looks like York] to the Western Department but he does not know if they...
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16 April 1863
She heard from his father that he has now been removed from Newport News.
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29 May 1863
He called on some friends who were very disappointed in not seeing Richard but are hoping to see him next week.
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10 June 1863
She has heard heard that Southern ladies possess more attraction than Northern ladies. Also, she received a picture from Richard's friend John Davis which she describes as a very handsome picture.
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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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He writes that they have had beautiful sleighing and informs him he will be on Broadway when his regiment arrives.
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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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21 June 1863
Patterson, Sam S., fl. 1861-1864
He heard Richard was in town but did not know where to find him. He is expecting to go back to Frederick soon but they are currently advancing and it is uncertain when they could return.
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10 July 1863
She writes that John came to visit her last night and that it must be beautiful where he is is because of the abundance of fish.
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20 July 1863
Sam, fl. 1861-1865
Since he returned over 5,000 patients have been admitted to the hospital. He received a letter from Davis recently and has received a furlough he didn't even ask for.
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27 July 1863
She informs him that she has never thought of him in any other way than as a friend and was unprepared for his question in that regard. She apologizes for wounding him and says he is always welcome to visit.
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28 August 1863
Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864
He thanks him for the information RIchard sent him. He was surprised by Richard's current address since he thought he had already served long enough but realized he was doing something quite different now.
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6 September 1863
Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864
He mentions Gus Snow and Jimmy Armstrong. He talks about how great the weather is and bemoans the fact that there are not many women at Hilton's Head.
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