27 July 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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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28 August 1863

Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He thanks him for the information RIchard sent him. He was surprised by Richard's current address since he thought he had already served long enough but realized he was doing something quite different now.

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6 September 1863

Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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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16 September 1863

Kid, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He apologizes for the brevity of his letter. He has absolutely nothing to write about.

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19 September 1863

Armstrong, J.A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He tells Richard he has just been drafted.

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22 September 1863

Kid, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He had a splendid ride to Seabrook and enjoyed the plantations. He received a note from Richard's father reminding him of the parcel containing his watch.

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12 October 1863

Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He received a letter from Sam recently that talked about a Mr. John M. Auliff and his success as a rum seller.

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17 October 1863

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He was surprised to hear that he had gone South again but he supposes Richard must be making plenty of money. He asks Richard to send all the sea shells he can get.

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31 October 1863

Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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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11 November 1863

Kid, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that there was a falling out between himself and Mr. Dunshaw, the general clerk. They got into a fight and Kid knocked him down. Since then they have been civil.

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2 December 1863

Child, Charles, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

The new 9th was consolidated with the 17th and the whole regiment is in Tennessee now. He mention several mutual acquaintances whose positions in the service at recently changed.

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3 December 1863

Andy, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Andy writes he has recently gotten a job making camera boxes. Their mtual friend William Bagwell was recently killed in the navy yard by falling from a scaffold.

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4 December 1863

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes it will be impossible to come see Richard now as they are very busy. He has not seen Martha since his departure,

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13 December 1863

Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes he is glad to hear of the death of those "inhuman monsters." It is not clear what he is referring to since he he says they can stand on their hind legs. He relays the news that a steamboat was destroyed by fire. Describes a surprise party he wen to.

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17 December 1863

Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he finds Richard's letters very interesting and hopes he will visit Boston soon. He mentions their friend Samuel.

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1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She says says she thinks the North will lose every battle. The other night she wore a Secessionist flag pinned to her chest and a man took it off and threw it in the fire. It was meant to be a joke, of course.

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2 January 1863

Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He describes what he did last Christmas Eve.

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4 January 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She describes a Mr. White who accompanied her home from a party.

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17 January 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She recently went with her parents to Richard's father's house and they had a nice time.

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20 January 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She is glad he is learning to sidesaddle well. She also warns him not to dream so loud and finds the idea of him calling her name in his sleep funny.

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25 January 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She writes that his father has bought his coat and that she has been invited to a ball.

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29 January 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He admonishes Richard for not writing and mentions the "girls." He mentions several mutual acquaintances and a Methodist meeting. There are pages missing.

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4 February 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She was invited to a ball but her mother will not let her go. She hopes he can get a furlough soon.

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9 February 1863

Davis, J.M., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about Richard's mother and father and says his father is doing well and his mother is anxious for him to come home so that she may embrace him.

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10 February 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She tells of the recent marriage of a mutual acquaintance.

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