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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that on Christmas, he and Richard's mother passed the time with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. He is preparing for General Corcoran's funeral.

GLC07705.295

to Richard H. Jackson

They spent time with the Watsons again. He names everything they ate.

GLC07705.296

to Richard H. Jackson

He has sent Richard another diary.

GLC07705.297

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the weather mainly and how there has been excellent sleighing.

GLC07705.298

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the performance of "Barney Williams and his Wife.."

GLC07705.299

to Richard H. Jackson

She mentions various friends: Carry, Mary Harrison, Miss Haller, etc.

GLC07705.300

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.301

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he enjoys Richard's letters. He is with his friend Charley and asks why he cannot get a furlough to come to New York.

GLC07705.302

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.303

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.304

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that the wounded of his regiment have come into town. The last page is an army song called "Marching Song."

GLC07705.305

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.306

to Richard H. Jackson

His friend tells him the story of how he got back to New York starting with when he left Roanoke Island.

GLC07705.307

to Richard H. Jackson

The letter requests several items such as pants, bully cap, blanket, dishes, revolver, etc.

GLC07705.308

to Richard H. Jackson

He praises him on his mature attitude toward his father's marriage. Then goes on about how interesting the news about the war is, expecially Burnside and McClellan.

GLC07705.309

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.387

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes he is in great distress because he has heard nothing favorable toward his application for employment. asks Bruce to use his influence.

GLC09400.391

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks what Scruggs' chances are in getting the clerkship position.

GLC09400.392

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

"writing on behalf of the colored women of this city..." asks if he can find work for a sewing girl, among others.

GLC09400.411

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that she received a letter from J.R Smith who mentioned alternatives in case he can't be appointed.

GLC09400.412

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that Miss Burnett is probably suffering at home from lack of supplies.

GLC09400.413

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes about different bills up for vote in the senate.

GLC09400.378

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes the legislature will adjourn on the 23rd and if the place can be secured, he shall be ready to report for duty April 1st.

GLC09400.379

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to know if he has received her application.

GLC09400.380

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for an appointment as a clerk, counter or copyist.

GLC09400.381