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7 October 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

One of their boats, the Fanny, was captured and the crew was taken unaware near Roanoke Island. Written at Fort Clark.

GLC07705.024

8 October 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The post master came and delivered his salary up to Sept. 1. later he tells the dramatic story of how they rescued the Indiana men from the boat, the Fanny. Written at Fort Clark.

GLC07705.025

19 October 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

There is a change in command. They are losing Gen. Wool who will no doubt be missed by all. This will change their whole schedule which he lists for his father starting at 5 am. He writes that he caught a deserter and earned extra money.

GLC07705.026

20 October 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He left their last camp because it was an unhealthy place and a lot of the boys were getting sick. He would like to go to Virginia or N. Carolina next.

GLC07705.027

28 October 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes he will be forwarding most of his pay and provides a list of things he wants his father to send him from home. There is fighting amonst the officials over who is appointed where and by whom. One of the Captains resigned and said he would not remain there for a $1000 a day.

GLC07705.028

31 October 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes there is a great number of sea shells to collect. He wants to know what the people in New York think of his regiment. Then tells his father not to worry if he is taken prisoner. If he ever meets a secessionist "I will not try to take him prisoner but jab my bayonet through him..."

GLC07705.029

2 November 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

No news. A large mail came but there was nothing from his father. He will write another letter later.

GLC07705.030

13 November 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is glad his father put the money he sent to good use...has a gripe with Mr. Choate. thinks he does not deserve to be paid back and doesn't understand why he doesn't fight for his country. He quotes from a letter of him that illustrates why he doesn't have much respect for Mr. Choate.

GLC07705.031

18 November 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Possibly included with GLC07705.033 He tells his father not to send any more clothes until he writes for them and is glad that Capt. Bernard was discharged.

GLC07705.032

circa 1861-1864

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Possibly included with GLC07705.032 Includes a sketch of a windmill.

GLC07705.033

8 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says there are issues with receiving mail, and mentions Irving Davidson.

GLC09414.0287

9 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a visit to her parents, and ongoing issues with mail.

GLC09414.0288

10 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Marge, Adele, Jimmy, Pepi and parents.

GLC09414.0289

12 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia complains about the mail again, is glad that he is kept busy, misses him.

GLC09414.0290

10 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia tried a new Russian restaurant, and goes to a new doctor.

GLC09414.0291

11 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about how nice the weather is, and refers to a letter of Moe's about English pastures.

GLC09414.0292

13 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions the location of the new office she will be working at in Harlem, as well as how different the neighborhood is from what she is used to.

GLC09414.0293