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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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December 7, 1862
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.
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December 21, 1862
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.
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December 28, 1862
He writes of their Christmas celebration which would have been better had Richard been able to return home.
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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 Morris "Moe" Weiner
23 September 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia mentions Pepi, Joe, Marge and Dickie.
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Sylvia mentions various letters she has received from Moe.
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25 September 1944
Sylvia describes her Sunday with Mad.
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