1929-1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia arrived home exhausted, she walked along sheepshead bay that day.

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22 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia visited Hy and Ann in their new apartment.

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23 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes her breakfast in great detail, as well as a day at the beach with friends.

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24 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia responds to three letters she has just received from Moe.

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31 October 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is glad the Haller family received the money everyone was so worried about.

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3 December 1861-5 December 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He describes the weather but then says he has nothing to write about. He is currently helping to build barracks. Then describes two rebel propellers that shot at their boats.

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9 December 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes he is one of the best drilled men in the regiment and can stand a rigid examination. He seeks the officer recommendation for a commission.

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17 December 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He tells him to pay Mr. Choate what he owes when he gets paid. They have removed to Camp Windfield..

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23 December 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Thanks him for the picture of himself before he enlisted. Then describes his regiment flag and asks his father why he isn't using the money he sent

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December 29, 1861-8 January 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They are still building the fort while waiting for the rebel to attack. He regrets they were not in New York for New Year's. He intends to send him most of his pay.

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January 12,1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

There is a rumor of their intended departure on Gen. Burnside's expedition which is strengthened by the arrival or 2 or 3 light draught gun boats daily. Everyone has been preparing by making requisitons for extra ammunition and equipment. He insists that he use his salary once again.

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January 14, 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

It is now a reality that they will go on General Burnside's expedition. He requests several newspapers.

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January 18, 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Burnside's expedition will have them travelling on the Staten Island Ferry. They will be the advance guard, set to attack Roanoke Island, then onto Norfolk, North Carolina...15,000 to 20,000 men on board the vessels.

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January 28, 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They experienced hurricane-like weather. Now it seems as though they won't go on Burnside's expedition but will keep his father posted

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February 1, 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He finally got an acknowledgement from his father that the money he sent was received. Yesterday they had the monthly inspection of the troops' quarters.

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February 2, 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He finally received orders to pack up and leave for Burnside's expedition. They will be aboard the Spaulding. He writes he may not hear from him for sometime, but tells him not to worry.

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February 10, 1862-February 22, 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Their regiment has captured Roanoke Island (50 pieces of artillery and over 2000 prisoners). Next they go to Raleigh. He received his pay again and sent most of it to his father.

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17 February 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

written over, cannot be read. Written aboard the steamer "Virginia".

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February 22, 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He embarked on board a gun boat named Commodore Barney whose sole mission was to burn down a railroad bridge. Hedescribes a somewhat eventful journey and encampment. Written aboard the steamer "Virginia".

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28 February 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes of the difficulty of staying in contact. He is glad that he has survived a severe battle. He lists all the people he has not heard from in a while.Written aboard the steamer "Virginia"

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13 March 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They have now been ordered to garrison on Roanoke. He describes his quarters in great detail.

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17 March 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes of an intimate acquaintance of his that was recently promoted.

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17 March 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He remarks upon the newspapers his father has sent him that include articles about recent battles. A particular editorial has him riled...their regiment received a beautiful new flag.

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23 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Joe, Marge and Ben.

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24 June 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia played with a Ouija Board with Bess and Ruth

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