17 August 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He received a letter from Mr. Evartsa nd mentions John Davis and Mr. Dobbs.

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25 August 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Martha Watson has been away which explains why Richard hasn't heard from her. He saw Mr. Austen the other day who asked about his son.

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1 September 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He met a Mr. Kennedy and his son who is a member of Richard's regiment. The most recent events have him worried and he wished to hear from RIchard.

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10 September 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He has not yet reached Saratoga. He read about the capturing of 1400 rebels in the paper. Mentions a Mr. Lloyd.

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22 September 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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3 October 1862

Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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6 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 positive about it.

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16 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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16 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC07705.232.

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19 October 1862

Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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20 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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28 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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29 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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31 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Congratulates his son on his promotion.

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2 November 1862

Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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..."

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3 November 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 him on his new promotion.

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4 November 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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30 November 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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21 March 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is glad that his father received the $35. He regrets that there is no news and is forced to write a short letter.

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27 March 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes that since Roanoke was taken, hundreds of slaves have left their masters and sought protection from the Union and are now employed by the government.

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10 April 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They were ordered to embark on board the gun boat "Virginia." They anchored where they found a house and a man with a truce flag. 25 or 30 men came out which they took as prisoners. They all got new uniforms.

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15 April 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He enjoyed the Chaplain's lecture. He is going to Elizabeth City next.

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17 April 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

General Johnston has been reported dead. He believes Jefferson Davis will soon meet his fate. Mentions Mr. Watson.

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25 April 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He gives a detailed account of the Battle of River Bridge. A close friend of his , William, is killed in battle. In total they lost 12 or 15 men.

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