18 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He complains the only mail he receives are newspapers and his friends seem to have forgotten him.

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23 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He received the news of his father's upcoming marriage and trip to Rochester. Fred L., who has been sick for some time received a furlough. He mentions all the possessions he left behind when he enlisted.

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24 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is sending this letter as well as some other things along with a Corp. Hugh McMann.

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24 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is writing to inform him he has forwarded $50.

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24 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He includes a list of items he is enclosing and insists they may appear insignificant but are very important and must be treated as trophies.

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29 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is happy his father is settling down and has been granted a furlough by Col. Hawkins. He writes that the ladies of Roanoke are not so pretty as the ones in New York.

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3 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He thinks Frank L. must have arrived home by now and has called on his father...Col. Hawkins proceeded on board the brig Port Royal for the purpose of ascending the swamp canal. Lt. Col Kimball detailed all the contrabands to erect arbars in front of each company barracks.

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9 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He introduces his father to William S. Hutton, discharged for disability.

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14 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is anxiously awaiting a decision on whether or not he will get furlough. John Davis said he will not let any more men go on furlough until he sees Burnside.

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17 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is glad he called on Mrs. Milligan. He wants him to call on Janey as well. Burnside has made several trips to Norfolk.

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24 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is miffed because a certain Hazelton complains of his experiences as a soldier, when he has only had a few hardships. "Why I only wish they would send them here where the sun would change many of them to niggars and somewhat tan their little kid glove hands, then what would they have to say for themselves...?

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29 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes of how "Him who ruleth above, that judeth of all men, entreating Him to hold the guiding hand over me while engaged in the dreadful courage of battle..."

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1861-1864

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Instead of addressing via Fortress Monroe say By way of New York]

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23 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Letter of introduction fro George Jr. Langbeim.

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6 July 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He will most certainly be going to Richmond again and mentions that cousin James was wounded in the battle of Fair Oaks.

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8 July 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He encloses a receipt for the two certificates. On his way to Richmond.

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9 July 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes they are to embark at 6 am and their destination is unknown.

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16 July 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He mentions highlights from the recent journey. once they arrived he was the first to get a pass in Norfolk and describes the town.

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7 July 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Mentions the Watsons.

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6 September 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He embarked on the steamer Lousiana and arrived in the dock of Washington City where the men and women asked what regiment they were from. Upon replying Hawkins, they received a warm welcome.

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25 October 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Although his request for a leave of absence to go to New York was denied, Col. Hawkins said he could go as far as Washington. Then writes about the benefits of his promotion. Heasks for a leather valise and includes a list of items of things he will need.

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22 July 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He compares Norfolk to New York and points out their similarities. He writes that Portsmouth is much smaller than New York but much prettier. He notes that today is his birthday.

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22 July 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He will go to Newport News before going to Richmond. He celebrated his 18th birthday.

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26 July 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He lists all the regiments comprising the division of Gen. Burnside. He asks his father to see Evarts and procure a comission for him.

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31 July 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He mentions that his father recently took a trip around Central Park with a wounded officer. He also heard that an officer from his regiment called at the house when his father was absent. Heasks his father if he saw Burnside when he was in New York.

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