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to Richard H. Jackson

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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to Richard H. Jackson

He describes his Christmas and mentions that he got a letter from James Armstrong.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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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to Richard H. Jackson

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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to Richard H. Jackson

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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to Richard H. Jackson

She writes of how Richard's parents got their photographs done. She also notes the beautiful weather.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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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to Richard H. Jackson

He is sending the collars he requested along with some tobacco and a few cigars.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he finds Richard's letters very interesting and hopes he will visit Boston soon. He mentions their friend Samuel.

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to my dear wife

He instructs her to direct her letters to Washington. He tells her to dress warmly. He says he would give anything to see his darling.

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to Alice

He was sick but is now feeling much better. He is glad that her father, who is an inavalid, is hoping to move to Morgan Town, It will be good for his health. He instructs her to only buy things she needs as most items are still piced very high.

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to Father and Mother

He has received any mail from his parents in two months but he has received mail from others. There have been a few cases of small pox. They do not know how long they'll remain in the present area.

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to Mrs. B.B. Stone

He informs a friend that her husband was wounded but the wound is not severe.

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to Berdille

He is now at a hospital and is resting comfortably. He asks her to visit.

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to dealy beloved

His foot does not hurt him that bad anymore. They did not find the bullet and he doesn't think they will. The doctor comes around and looks at his foot but he has nothing encouraging to say.

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to my dear wife

He misses her as usual. He repeats his lonliness and wants her to write. He has been washing all the afternoon and has rubbed the skin off his fingers.

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to my dear wife

They have been under constant marching orders. They are now a few minutes walk from Rebel lines.

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to my dear wife

He forgives her for writing "that letter," but does not say what was in the letter. He has got four months pay now besides the bounty money at his disposal.

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to my dear wife

He is in site of the Rebels' picket line. They plan to surround them and starve them. They can't last much longer. He thinks he will come out all right.

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to my dear wife

He describes a battle in which the Rebels lost 400 people.

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to Mother

They are still on the desert island, en route to New Orleans. He mentions McClellan.

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to Mary

He arrived in Nashville on the 5th and the next day joined a regiment about six miles from there. Their company has been reduced to half its former size. Alot of soldiers are sick but not in body, in mind, he writes. Everyone is tired of the war. He...

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to Mary

There has been terrible fighting. They lost 160 men in the first round. He fears that W.J Scare has died. He was shot int he knee and he does not know what happened afterward. He tells her to kiss the children for him.

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to Mary

He has no wish to rejoin his regiment and march around in the cold. He would like to have a taste of her mince pies. He says to tell Mr. Roland he can work on the improved land.

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to Mary

He has never been healthier. There is some talk of going to Cincinnati but he thinks they will most likely go to Georgia or Alabama.

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to Mary

He responds to the news from his wife. She has said William and Jane Nickerson might move back to Calhoun. Mary has not decided if she will go to Dester this summer.

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to Mother

They reach Baton Rouge and were ordered to march not long after. He hopes they will go to Texas next. He mentions that Uncle Dan owes him over 300 dollars.

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to Respected Miss (Kitty)

She worries that because she has not heard from him in a while he might be lying dead in the battlefield. He tells her not to entertain such silly thoughts. He thinks he might be home in a few months time.

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to Brother Henry

They are now in Fort Lyon, near Alexandria. He hears they are to reinforce Burnsides. Very faded Written in Camp Lyon

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to Brother Henry

They had a dull Christmas. He does not want to hear of his brother becoming a soldier. For the moment there are plenty of rations and clothing. He has not spoken to Ed since he last wrote. Written in a camp near Fredericksburg.

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to Brother H. (Henry)

They have been fighting up on the Blackwater. They are under marching orders again. He is glad to hear his father has got into business again.

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to Brother Henry

They are now in Knoxville. The regiment has suffered losses. Major Byington is dead. Captain Farren is wounded.

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to Libbie Elmore

They have heard considerable fighting in the direction of Fredricksburg. Nineteen of their company are in the hospital at Washington.

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Daily Diary

He describes his movements and places of encampment. for each day.

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to Libbie Elmore

Includes a daily diary through Dec. 24th. He has sent some money because they finally received eight months pay.

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to Libbie Elmore

He enjoyed the childrens' picture. They started from Atlanta and have been destroying railroads and burning cotton whereever they go. They had good food on the march. Written near Savannah, Georgia

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to Libbie Elmore

Most of the company has gone on picket today. They have had very cold weather lately. W. Smith, an acquaintance of his father is in the captain's tent.

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to Libbie Elmore

He reports on the health of his comrades. Unfortunately, he will be unable to get the photographs she requested. There has been no fighting lately but tomorrow they go on picket again.

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to Bruce Elmore

Mr Reynolds came to visit and he talked about Nelson who is sick and in the hospital. She tells a story of how the doctor had his wagon nearby and a couple of boys painted the horse and put axle grease on the seat.

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to R.H. Jackson

"Mailed letter this morning addressed same as within."

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[to unknown]

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to Libbie Elmore

He is glad she can grow some buck wheta that Kesey will put in some corn and potatoes.He refers to the hog that has been in the pen all summer. In other news a train was captured by bushwhackers who were later shot and killed.

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to Libbie Elmore

He has good things to say about General Sherman who will command the West.He commends her management of the farm so far.Wilber and her father are trying to go into the wine business.

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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

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to Richard H. Jackson

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