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to Richard H. Jackson
February 16, 1863
Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864
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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4 March 1863
She thanks him for the picture in which she says he looks exceedingly handsome.
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March 18, 1863
She writes of how Richard's parents got their photographs done. She also notes the beautiful weather.
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March 29, 1863
Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864
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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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
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
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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March 15, 1863
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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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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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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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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31 October 1863
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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December 31, 1863
He writes that someone [illegible] is capable of performing the duties of a wife for him.
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3 April 1861
Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865
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 Brother (Richard H. Jackson)
6 July 1865
Jackson, Lizzie, fl. 1865
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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21 May 1865
Jennie, fl. 1859-1897
She complains this is the most lonesome place she has ever been and they couldn't hire her to stay another Sunday.
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March 27,1863
Martin, fl. 1861-1864
He notes that his love of adventure is not yet satisfied, yet he thinks it would be after two years of military service. He writes that Richard's mother wants very much to receive a letter from him.
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January 12, 1870
W.D.B., fl. 1870
He has taken his old position in the Office of Cashier but does not expect it to last long. Allie Halsted came to visit and they went up to Warwick. His mother intends to give up the store.
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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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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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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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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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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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