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to Richard H. Jackson

He apologizes for the brevity of his letter. He has absolutely nothing to write about.

GLC07705.370

to Richard H. Jackson

He tells Richard he has just been drafted.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He had a splendid ride to Seabrook and enjoyed the plantations. He received a note from Richard's father reminding him of the parcel containing his watch.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He received a letter from Sam recently that talked about a Mr. John M. Auliff and his success as a rum seller.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He was surprised to hear that he had gone South again but he supposes Richard must be making plenty of money. He asks Richard to send all the sea shells he can get.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He dreamt there had been a battle of Chattanooga. Even though Pemberton is dead, he dreamt he commanded the rebel forces and was defeated. He tells Richard about the shoe business and the different ladies that come into his shop.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that there was a falling out between himself and Mr. Dunshaw, the general clerk. They got into a fight and Kid knocked him down. Since then they have been civil.

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to Richard H. Jackson

The new 9th was consolidated with the 17th and the whole regiment is in Tennessee now. He mention several mutual acquaintances whose positions in the service at recently changed.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Andy writes he has recently gotten a job making camera boxes. Their mtual friend William Bagwell was recently killed in the navy yard by falling from a scaffold.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes it will be impossible to come see Richard now as they are very busy. He has not seen Martha since his departure,

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes he is glad to hear of the death of those "inhuman monsters." It is not clear what he is referring to since he he says they can stand on their hind legs. He relays the news that a steamboat was destroyed by fire. Describes a surprise party...

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He inquires about Fred Snow whom he has not seen in a long time. He wishes he was down in Dixie as he is "heart sick" of New York.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He mentions Mary Cranston whom he forgot to ask a favor of. He invites Richard over for the weekend.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He gives the news about his family who are mostly sick and inquires about Fred Snow. Gus Snow "went to war with the Treasury of the Perry Base Ball Club..."

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to Brother (Richard H. Jackson)

She writes that they are to have a picnic for the returning soldiers but she had to turn down the invitation because he is not there to go with her.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the effect of Lincoln's death.

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to Richard H. Jackson

She complains this is the most lonesome place she has ever been and they couldn't hire her to stay another Sunday.

GLC07705.391

to Richard H. Jackson

He is glad Richard wants to pursue a future that is less dangerous. But he is disappointed in his friend Samuel who has refused to release certain information in reference to old friends in New York.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He is glad to hear of their friend Samuel's prosperity. He believes that Boston is the best city for a stranger to prosper.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He mainly talks of how glad he is at the possibility of seeing Richard and he invites him to stay in his home. He asks what has happened since Richard was in Morris Island.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He describes his Christmas and New Years in which he ate and drank alot. New Year's Day is also his birthday and his friends said "he would drink the Croton dry."

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to Richard H. Jackson

She apologizes for taking so long to write and teases him about his current activities. She says he must be flirting with all the girls.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he actually likes the people he met in Maryland and Virginia. And he doesn't have time to get homesick. There are about 400 troops guarding 22,000 Rebel prisoners at Point Lookout.

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to Henry Jackson

He describes the Catskills where he is staying to his father and sailing up the Hudson.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He is glad to hear that RIchard and Fred Snow are doing all right now. He asks Richard what he thinks of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He said he called on Mrs. Hallers the other evening and had a nice time. He will leave Frederick City for Baltimore soon and thinks he will go to work there.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Asks Richard to write again but has nothing interesting to say to him.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He spent a week at New Year's but did not have enough time to see any of the Miss Harrisons. However, he saw Mrs. Haller. Asks Richard if he needs a clerk, for he would be happy to oblige,

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He saw Mary Cranston and Emma last night and had a great time.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about a battle in Georgia between Rosecrans and Bragg in which both armies were used up. General Thomas gets the credit on their side

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He says he is tired of working for someone or some people and would like to just work for himself.. Kid recently wrote him saying he is sick of the South.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He requests his knapsack.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he never knew so many girls in his life. Lately he has been answering to the name A. Stone, with the Maxwell left off and he is introduced this way to girls that have never met him. They then say he looks a lot like Maxwell.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He writes that he has no confidence in the leaders but he has a lot of confidence in the soldiers. He says the boys are all fine and they are great card players.

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to Richard H. Jackson

While he is sorry that Richard will be leaving he is glad that he has decided to go to school. He hopes he will see Richard before he leaves.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about how people's tastes vary greatly especially when it comes to pens. Then he goes on to say that he is glad Richard is leaving the South before summer sets in because there are better business opportunities in the North.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he has been promoted to sales clerk. Mr. Dernshaw has left and gone with Capt. Wheaton. An expedition of 10,000 troops has gone to Florida as well and Jacksonville was captured.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He thanks him for the errand to his family and says he misses him now, for the cabin is cheerless and business irksome. He then fills him in on his daily activities.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He met an old acuaintance at Beaufort and they went back to her place and enjoyed some "horozontal refreshment." He also informs him that Mr. Sinclair has gone on the expedition with Gen. Gillman.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he answered an ad form a lady asking to hear from soldiers. He wrote in and she calls him her "Darling Soldier Boy," and they have promised to exchange photographs. He warns Richard not to tell Miss Annie. Also tells the story of how...

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to Richard H. Jackson

He is hoping to get a furlough. In other news he dreamt about Richard and saw the two of them having a great time in New York. He is currently with a splendid officer. The quarters he has built are excellent.

GLC07705.419

to Richard H. Jackson

He informs Richard of the death of Capt. Flemming.
Written at Fort Buffalo

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to Richard H. Jackson

He asks Richard if he knows of a good clerk since there is too much work at present.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He thanks Richard for the knife he requested. He saw Mattie last night and had a great time. Asks Richard if he can get a copy of "Fanny Hill."

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to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions again that that his clerical force is getting very low and he really needs someone.

GLC07705.423

to Assistant Quartermaster (Richard H. Jackson)

He requests transportation from New York to Hilton Head, SC for an employee in the Ord. Depot.

GLC07705.424

Richard H. Jackson's copy of the New Testament

In the back it says he carried this in his pocket during the war. It also says it was given to him by an intimate friend, Miss Mary D. Armstrong.

GLC07705.425

Framed photograph of Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

She describes her Christmas and New Year's.

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to Father

He includes the copy of a letter written by a local woman upon the arrival of two companies. She refers to them as a "swarming herd."

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He asks how Jackson spent his fourth of July. He fished all day. He mentions the girls and how they miss him.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Lately he has felt pretty tired, but he enjoyed his New Year's. He writes that skating has been very popular. He advises Richard not to worry too much about the girl that rejected him.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has been very sick and got hurt by a stick striking him in the breast. He promises to write more later.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Post marked Port Royal, S.C.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Henry Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

Year cannot be read.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Date and year not visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Year not visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Year not visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Year and location not visible.
Received Feb. 19th.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Year not visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

Received June 15th, 1863. Postmark cut off.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

GLC07705.473

to Richard H. Jackson

Received Sept. 19th, 1863

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year visible.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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to Richard H. Jackson

GLC07705.484

to Richard H. Jackson

Received on October 17th, 1862.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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