1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Sail boat on water]

GLC03136.119.02

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: [Oakes Family grave]

Collateral items of 6 photographs taken of the Oakes family grave, including Sylvanus P. Oakes, Kate Oakes, William L. Oakes, Margaret A Oakes.

GLC03136.122

29 June 1859

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He arrives in Albany and travels from Albany to Troy. Then he took a train and described the scenery as "splendid." He gives his address where he will receive mail.

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3 July 1859

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He makes stops in Crowne Point, Port Henry and a place called "Maria." He describes Maria as a great place for hunting and fishing. At one point they camped in a deserted log hut.

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14 August 1860

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He stayed in a house owned by a Mr. Barlow and developed a terrible toothache and had to see the doctor. Then he went sailing and visited Rattle Snake Mountain.

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13 May 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is about to leave Rikers Island and assures his father he is safe and leaves him some instructions. He wants him to call after his weekly salary. He writes he could not rest "until I took and shouldered my musket in defence of my country."

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17 May 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He currently has excellent accomodations. He expects to get to the city by Sunday and is enjoying good health.

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23 May 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He will call on his father when he reaches the city. He wants to know the details of his interview with Mr. Choate.

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2 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is glad to finally be leaving Rikers Island, and says he would have deserted if they had been there one more week. Once they reach Fort Monroe, everyone will have to have a rifle. He insists his father draw his pay every month as it will be of no use to him.

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4 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes that he is very busy and cannot write much now but will write a long letter soon.

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11 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He briefly outlines a battle that took place at Bethel where the enemy was 8,000 strong. They expect them to attack again. the union lays siege with 10,000 federal troops.

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17 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Lately the accomodations are very bad and he begs his father to entreat his discharge and promises never to enlist again.

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19 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Once again asks his father to writer to the Colonel asking for his discharge. He thinks he can get it because he is underage.

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22 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He begs his father to get him discharged on account of his age.

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27 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He thanks his father for his kind letter and for writing to the Secretary for his discharge. Sorry to hear his father feels bad about it.

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8 July 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes about the capture of four Lousiana Zouaves and a secession flag. He thinks his father has a better chance of getting his discharge if he applies to the magistrate on a writ of Habeus Corpus.

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14 July 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He thanks him for all he is doing to try to get his discharge, but says he does not want his father to feel bad if he does not succeed.

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17 July 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He no longer cares whether he goes home or not. Says he was only homesick and has grown accustomed to his circumstances.

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24 July 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

A gun-boat called Penguin lies there for the purpose of watching the movements of the enemy. He heard the sound of muskets firing while at brigade drill. He later learned it was a sham battle between regiments.

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30 August 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Since General Wool took over, things have improved greatly, down to the cook. He witnessed a naval battle between the Frigate Savannah and a Secession gun-boat. He writes that he received more clothes including a regular's fatigue suit. He now longs for a brush with the enemy,

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5 September 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He anticipates that they will move to Fort Clark on Saturday and tells him not to write until he hears from him first.

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7 September 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes that he really likes this life and would like it even more if he were fighting...reminds him to call on John's sister.

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12 September 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Written onboard a steamer. He describes Fort Hattera where they met two schooners on their way to Philadelphia. They have captured five vessels since the boys have been there. He describes the island as the one that Robinson Crusoe lived on. The fishing is first class, but the water is awful. There are no wells and the water is almost unfit to drink.

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19 September 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They are in possession of Fort Clark. He describes it as dreary and desolate, just like Coney Island. There are no inhabitants for five miles except mosquitos, but well populated five or six miles from the mainland. got a pass and explored. The people were very courteous. Written at Fort Clark.

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30 September 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He saw an English vessel and a ship from Cuba called the Neptune's Car headed for Philadelphia. He is enclosing this letter in a box of shells. Written at Fort Clark.

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