February 21, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is "Officer of the Day" today.

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4 March 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He describes the vessels, the "Langamon" and the "Galena."

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9 March 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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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13 March 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He just received amrching orders, destination unknown but suspects it will be North or South Carolina.

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13 March 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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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21 March 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The "Keohuck" broke down. The first division is going West.

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19 March 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Everyone has been ordered to Tennessee to reinforce Rosencrane.

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27 March 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Last page includes a tracing of his hand for his father to determine his glove size.

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1 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

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4 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Includes a map of Fortress Monroe and surrounding area.

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12 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

On the move again, at daybreak disembarked at Portsmouth...very faded, unable to read.

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14 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Yesterday the rebels advanced upon their cavalry pickets and opened fire. A skirmish broke out and quickly ended. He hears they have about 15,000 men which can resist and keep at bay 50 to 100,000 men.

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16 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He read Col. Kimball's obituary. If his wife desires it, they will have a grand farewell.

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18 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Skirmishes broke out resulting in the loss of 6 men.

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26 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He describes the camp where very often they hear "Johnny Reb's" bullets fly overhead. 3 of their men have been wounded. He regrets joining the infantry, and would have gone into the cavalry or artillery arm instead.

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29 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He doesn't think they will move again until Monday when the new enlists arrive. He has adopted a resolution of condolence for Lt Col. Kimbal's family.

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30 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Dix issued a telegraph dispatch ordering them to stay after their term of service expires , until May 12th. but they don't want to stay. There's no reason why it is a necessity. Includes the order given from headquarters.

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14 August 1863

Eaton, A. B., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to M. R. Morgan

He writes that Richard Jackson has been engaged as a clerk in the subsistence department at a salary of $75 per month.

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19 August 1863-21 August 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

On board a steam ship, close to the "Powhattan." He describes the other ships he can see and Fort Sumpter..."The smoke curling up from our guns on Morris Island as well as those of the enemy..." He formed a friendship with Capt. Gadsden of the "Arajo."

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23 August 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

There are orders to retain the mail for the present.

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30 August 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Letter informing him that B. Dobbs of his regiment will be calling on him in New York.

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