2 November 1862

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Martha congratulates him on his promotion to 3rd Lieutenant. He also writes that another young lady said she was proud of him but he can't remember her name.

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10 November 1862

Armstrong, Jas, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He is glad Richard is in command because there are so many drunken officers milling about. "Little Mac" was removed and he is glad because he thinks Mac is a bully. Also, he does not think the war will end under the present administration.

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11 November 1862

Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

They had a ball recently and he met a young lady there called Miss Chambers. There was also a party at Miss Hilton's.

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15 November 1862

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She has sent him a picture of herself.

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2 December 1862

Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Maxwell mainly talks about the young ladies that are now in his acquaintance.

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7 December 1862

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She does not like the fact that he called her "handsome" in his last letter.

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18 December 1862

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She writes that she is learning to skate. She tells Richard also of an incident in which she and other visited a soldiers' camp. One of the soldiers was drunk and insulted her.

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20 December 1862

Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Maxwell informs him that the ladies of Frederick think of him as a nice, handsome young fellow and they all wish he was back to spend Christmas and New Year's with them.

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26 December 1862

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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27 December 1862

Cafferty, R.P., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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

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27 December 1862

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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29 December 1862

Austin, J.J., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She describes her New Year's Day which involved a mouse.

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26 November 1863

Hazelton, C.B., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He thinks he may go to Washington in a week or two, if not he will try to get to where Richard is. He is hoping they will have Charleston within the month.

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10 December 1863

Knight, L.M., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He heard that Captain Wheaton is sick. Also he wants to get Jimmy Fileon a clerkship position.

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15 March 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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19 March 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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

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25 March 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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1 April 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He tells his son he has called to order the cap he requested but he will not get it until Friday so he will mail it Saturday at the latest.

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7 April 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Thanks him for the $100 he sent. He is glad his son has pleasant quarters at Fortress Monroe.

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13 April 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He hopes he will not be too disappointed to learn the War Department has decided to retain the service of the two-year men. He is sorry to hear of Col. Kimball's death.

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22 April 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He describes Col. Kimball's funeral.

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21 June 1863

Patterson, Sam S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He heard Richard was in town but did not know where to find him. He is expecting to go back to Frederick soon but they are currently advancing and it is uncertain when they could return.

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10 July 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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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20 July 1863

Sam, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Since he returned over 5,000 patients have been admitted to the hospital. He received a letter from Davis recently and has received a furlough he didn't even ask for.

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