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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

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.237

to Richard H. Jackson

Congratulates his son on his promotion.

GLC07705.238

to Richard H. Jackson

She gives him some gentle addvice: "do not lose yourself in your new position, strive to do right and keep away from bad company..."

GLC07705.239

to Richard H. Jackson

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...

GLC07705.240

to Richard H. Jackson

He will be sending the valise of all the items he requested and is anxious to hear of its receipt.

GLC07705.241

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.242

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.243

to Richard H. Jackson

Johnny Austen came to visit on furlough. He heard that Bill Busiley died of Typhoid fever and Sergeant Watson was killed at Antietam. General Banks' expedition has sailed.

GLC07705.244

to Richard H. Jackson

He received John Davis's letters, along with the Zouave uniform, and portrait of a young lady which will be delivered to his mother in due time.

GLC07705.245

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of their Christmas celebration which would have been better had Richard been able to return home.

GLC07705.246

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.247

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the dress uniform Richard has requested he purchase. He discusses various sizes.

GLC07705.248

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.249

to Richard H. Jackson

He hopes Richard will like the dress coat uniform he picked out. He is glad he is so animated with such a noble spirit.

GLC07705.250

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.251

to Richard H. Jackson

She says her mother has not received a reply from him two weeks despite having written four letters. She mentions Miss Mulligan.

GLC07705.253

to Richard H. Jackson

He has received his letter in which he asks him not to mail the coat because he has someone coming to get it.

GLC07705.254