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to Father

They are engaged in strengthening Fort Wagner Gregg, interested in couple of people his father mentioned in his last letter; John and Coyvette Martha. He still feels bitter toward them.

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to Father

He is very busy and does not have adequate time to pursue his arithmetic and other leisure activities. He thinks that when Charleston is taken, he will have an easier time of it.

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to John

He asks John to pay $20 to his father, which he feels he is owed.

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to Father

The final bombardment of Fort Sumter took place and destroyed the old Confederate flag that flew above it.

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to Father

He sent $50 by Adams Express.

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to Father

He saw the Arago pass by and is hoping there is mail coming in.

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to Father

He rode up to the front again and took position in the Beacon where he took a peep at Sumter. He mentions John Davis

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to Father

The regiment is rapidly filling with "conscripts" from the North. Lincoln has said if not enough men volunteer, a draft will take place which Richard thinks is a good idea.

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to Father

He hopes his father will find his new position satisfactory. The bombardment is progressively slowing and there are signs of Charleston soon succumbing

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to Father

He describes Thanksgiving. Things have quieted near Fort Wagner. He requests a picture of Martha and describes the weather. He met a deserter who claimed to have come from the Rebels but it turned out he was nothing but a Union deserter.

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to Father

One of their monitors sank and the cause is unknown. There is not much firing going on at present.

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to Father

He tells the story about the deserter who left after a few weeks to join the Rebels but ended up on Black Island (in possession of the Union troops) and lied by saying he had deserted the Rebels. He was executed.

GLC07705.190

to Father

He mentions a possible visit to [Hernandria?] and mentions John Davis and the Watsons.

GLC07705.191

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Mad, and refers to Marty. She also recounts her visit to Coney Island.

GLC09414.0371

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Ruth, Bess, Mad and Ben.

GLC09414.0372

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Mad and Ben.

GLC09414.0373

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Florence Fenstone, and Sara Bergman, also Mad and Ben.

GLC09414.0374

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about eating lunch by herself at a table with three strangers.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had lunch with Lillian, and mentioned Jack.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about Margie, her parents and Pepi.

GLC09414.0377

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Hy, Ben, Ruth, Bess.

GLC09414.0378

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Henry who is in Alcatraz at the moment. She mentions Florence Finestein, Lizzie and Sam, who is in Naples.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had a hard day at work, then went out with Mad and Ben. She also responds to Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0380

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to see parents, her father is not so well again.

GLC09414.0381

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia acknowledges the Valentine flowers Moe sent.

GLC09414.0382

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw a demonstration take place, and her father is still quite ill.

GLC09414.0383

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia woke up find all the lights on. She then went to work as usual, and went to Mad's afterward.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions parents, Pepi, Marge.

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to Father

He provides a lengthy description of the bombardment of Fredricksburg. The captain got sick so the company was in his command.

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to Father

He wishes his father a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Their regiment had the duty of picketing the Rappahanock. Brags about his regiment and how everyone knows how splendid they are.

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to Father

Poem about New Years'.

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to Father

This time he picketed, he was not on the river bank but in reserve, so he was deprived of the opportunity to crop with another truce flag. His health and wellness continue.

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to Father

To his surprise found the carpet bag his father had sent was missing items and it appeared as if the lock had been broken.

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to Father

The officers headed by Col. Hawkins were taken to the headquarters of Major Gen. Sumner and Gen. Wilcox as well who praised the 9th regiment.

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to Father

He mentions that there is a movement started by Col. Hawkins to raise funds to build a monument in Central Park or another suitable place to commemorate the officers that have died in the war.

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to Father

They have been marching with three days cooked rations and 16 rounds ammunition. Meanwhile their destination is unknown.

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to Father

He thinks the 9th regiment will most likely go on to Richmond. He has not yet caught the carpet bag thief.

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to Father

He copies out orders from Burnside regarding a meeting with the enemy. He includes a song, "Battle of Fredericksburg, Va."

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to Father

The rain has delayed their movement.

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to Father

He talks about the coat he might pruchase from Captain Rodriguez.

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to Father

Lt. Col. Kimball will be in New York and Richard has told him to stop in and see his father.

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to Father

He writes that it is argued that the rebels have the best general, Robert E. Lee on the continent. General Sumner has been relieved from command and General Couch has taken his place.

GLC07705.133

to Father

He advises his father not to mail the coat as one of his fellow soldiers will be in New York and he has authorized him to go get it.

GLC07705.134

to Father

He thinks they may go to North Carolina next. a violent snow storm raged the other day through which he rode his horse. He thinks he may have been in New York if it wasn't for the movement that countermanded the order which granted furloughs.

GLC07705.135

to Father

He is currently onboard a steamer and will reach Fortress Monroe at midnight.

GLC07705.136

to Father

He arrived in New Port News, Va. The Major told them he had been detailed Provost Marshall.

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to Father

He tells him to buy green shoulder straps which denote rifleman or blue ones which denote infantry.

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to Father

He tells him not to send the coat but to hang onto it until Corporal Newman calls on him.

GLC07705.139

to Father

He tells him there will be no furloughs now so the Corporal won't be coming. He'll have to send the coat express anyway.

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to Father

He asks his father what Martha Watson thinks of him since he has been writing to her frequently.

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to Father

He acknowledges receipt of the coat.

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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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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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to Father

He is "Officer of the Day" today.

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to Father

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

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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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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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to Father

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

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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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to Father

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

GLC07705.151

to Father

Everyone has been ordered to Tennessee to reinforce Rosencrane.

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to Father

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

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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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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.

GLC07705.155

to Father

Includes a map of Fortress Monroe and surrounding area.

GLC07705.156

to Father

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

GLC07705.157

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Ben, Adam, Bess. She also responds to his letters.

GLC09414.0358

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia ran into Hy and Ann. Hy has started to install a radio in her car.

GLC09414.0359

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia responds to various letters she has received from Moe

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions the Stein family and Herman.

GLC09414.0361

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia heard that the FFI freed Paris. She describes the celebrations in the city.

GLC09414.0362

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

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.

GLC09414.0363

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talked about her mother, Pepi, Robbie, Ben, Lillian R.

GLC09414.0364

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that her Dad had an attack after visiting her

GLC09414.0365

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

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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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia received pictures, and mentions Lillian. Refers to dreams Moe had of her, and wishes they were having dinner together.

GLC09414.0367

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw Olga, talked to Marty, and refers to Mad and Ben.

GLC09414.0368

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia visited Ruth, and notes that her husband is going to India.

GLC09414.0369

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

This letter features a sketch of Sylvia sitting with a book in her lap.

GLC09414.0370

to Richard H. Jackson

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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to Father

He requests another diary,a pocket book and postage stamps.

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to Father

He sends $50 home. He writes of the time when he may walk in and surprise his father.

GLC07705.193

to Father

He writes there is not much news. He learned of the death of Brigadier General Corcoran.

GLC07705.194

to Father

He recounts the raising of the "starry banner" over Fort Wagner. He described it as a gala time.

GLC07705.195

to Father

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,

GLC07705.196

to Richard H. Jackson

He has enclosed $35 and will call on Mr. Choate.

GLC07705.197

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.198

to Richard H. Jackson

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

to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC07705.199

GLC07705.200

to Richard H. Jackson

He reiterates that he received the $35 and paid $20 to Mr. Choate. He heard that Roanoke Island was captured after three days.

GLC07705.201

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.202

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.204

to Richard H. Jackson

He had trouble at the post office and has sent a newspaper along.Charlie Austen and his cousin send their regards.

GLC07705.205

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.206

to Richard H. Jackson

He describes the funeral of the late Lt. Col. De Montiel.

GLC07705.207

to Richard H. Jackson

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...

GLC07705.208

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.209

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.210

to Richard H. Jackson

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.

GLC07705.211

to Richard H. Jackson

He glad his son is so accepting of his marriage. He gives the wedding details. The other day he met one of the Zoaves in the Bowery who had been wounded.

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