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February 18, 1863
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
He asks his father what Martha Watson thinks of him since he has been writing to her frequently.
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February 19, 1863
He acknowledges receipt of the coat.
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February 21, 1863
He talks about how good his coats fit. One has gold lace on the sleeves, the same as the Confederate soldiers wear, which confused some people. He went to the theater.
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February 24, 1863
A grand review of the whole 9th Army Corps. took place. He received everything he asked for from his father.
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1 March 1863
He is "Officer of the Day" today.
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4 March 1863
He describes the vessels, the "Langamon" and the "Galena."
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9 March 1863
He is getting acquainted with the naval officers. expects Burnside to once again take command of his favorite 9th Army Corps.
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11 March 1863
He entrusted his valise to Lt. Perly who will be in New York a couple of days and instructed him to call on his father if he has time.
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March 13, 1863
He just received amrching orders, destination unknown but suspects it will be North or South Carolina.
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Everyone is being shipped out to Suffolk. He writes about the Conscription Law that makes no provision for the 2 year troops after their time has elapsed. He admonishes the people that have stayed home and done nothing.
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March 21, 1863
The "Keohuck" broke down. The first division is going West.
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March 19, 1863
Everyone has been ordered to Tennessee to reinforce Rosencrane.
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March 27, 1863
Last page includes a tracing of his hand for his father to determine his glove size.
GLC07705.153
1 April 1863
Gen. Dix has given orders for their regiiment to be ready at all hours to pack up and leave. He may go on to RIchmond
GLC07705.154
4 April 1863
He left Newport News at 9am and on the way stayed in a first class hotel for a night. He will send $240 by express mail.
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8 April 1863
Includes a map of Fortress Monroe and surrounding area.
GLC07705.156
12 April 1863
On the move again, at daybreak disembarked at Portsmouth...very faded, unable to read.
GLC07705.157
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
19 August 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia mentions Ben, Adam, Bess. She also responds to his letters.
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20 August 1944
Sylvia ran into Hy and Ann. Hy has started to install a radio in her car.
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21 August 1944
Sylvia responds to various letters she has received from Moe
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22 August 1944
Sylvia mentions the Stein family and Herman.
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23 August 1944
Sylvia heard that the FFI freed Paris. She describes the celebrations in the city.
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25 August 1944
Sylvia describes the Schomburg collection. She also reports trouble with the ration board, and says Mad is moving into a bungalow. Half the letter is handwritten.
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Sylvia talked about her mother, Pepi, Robbie, Ben, Lillian R.
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26 August 1944
Sylvia reports that her Dad had an attack after visiting her
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27 August 1944
Sylvia says she slept well at her mother's house because her father slept well, and responds to letters she has received from Moe.
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29 August 1944
Sylvia received pictures, and mentions Lillian. Refers to dreams Moe had of her, and wishes they were having dinner together.
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30 August 1944
Sylvia saw Olga, talked to Marty, and refers to Mad and Ben.
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31 August 1944
Sylvia visited Ruth, and notes that her husband is going to India.
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1 September 1944
This letter features a sketch of Sylvia sitting with a book in her lap.
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to Richard H. Jackson
February 24, 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
He is very proud that his son is in the "gallant ninth" he has been reading about. celebrated Washington's birthday. He sent the (looks like "Flushaled") Papers.
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December 29, 1863
He requests another diary,a pocket book and postage stamps.
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2 January 1864
He sends $50 home. He writes of the time when he may walk in and surprise his father.
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January 11, 1864
He writes there is not much news. He learned of the death of Brigadier General Corcoran.
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January 13, 1864
He recounts the raising of the "starry banner" over Fort Wagner. He described it as a gala time.
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January 17, 1864-January 20, 1864
Includes a sketch of the Commisaries Office and Clerk's tents. He remembers the day he crossed over to South Carolina. He paid a visit to three forts, one of which Fogg, he had not seen since its capture,
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January 13, 1862
He has enclosed $35 and will call on Mr. Choate.
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January 17, 1862
He tried to see Mr. Choate but did not see him, so handed the money over to Sam. He notes an entire list of food items he has sent via Adams Express and mentions a friend of the family who is sick.
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February 10, 1862
He writes that he has received money that RIchard sent and he has also sent some Sunday articles. He heard that Roanoke Island was attacked last Monday and fighting was still going on.
GLC07705.199
Duplicate of GLC07705.199
GLC07705.200
February 11, 1862
He reiterates that he received the $35 and paid $20 to Mr. Choate. He heard that Roanoke Island was captured after three days.
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February 22, 1862
Pasted onto the letter are two newspaper clippings of Roanoke Island and its Defenses and Pork Point Battery. He copies excerpts from the Daily Post containing the latest news of the war.
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February 28, 1862
Letter written on a printing of "Honor to the Brave, Medal for Hawkins' Zouaves." Thanks him for his wonderful descriptions of battles. He showed his last letter to Mr. Choate who will write him shortly.
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10 March 1862
He had trouble at the post office and has sent a newspaper along.Charlie Austen and his cousin send their regards.
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March 13, 1862
The loss of the Cumberland and Congress at Newport News caused depression at home. He informs him that the whole Union army on the Potomac is on the advance and is glad his son is so devoted to his country.
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March 18, 1862
He describes the funeral of the late Lt. Col. De Montiel.
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March 29, 1862
He went to a lecture by Richard's chaplain who talked about the war in North Carolina. His only fault was "he lugged in the negro too much in his discourse." He gave an engaging account of his experiences, after which he approached him and asked...
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10 April 1862
Several gentlemen have assured him that they have written to Richard. He writes of what he has read in different newspapers about the war. He waiting for McClelland's advance on Richmond.
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23 April 1862
He writes of Miss Watson (the lady he is interested in) and how he has introduced her to some of Richard's friends. He says his new partner, Elizabeth, will be happy to meet him.
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14 May 1862
He was in a dreadful states over a recent battle but calmed once he saw the list of killed and wounded and realized Richard wasn't on the list.
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