29 December 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

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2 January 1864

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

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January 11, 1864

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

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January 13, 1864

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

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

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January 17, 1864-January 20, 1864

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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,

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January 13, 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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

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January 17, 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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February 11, 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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February 22, 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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10 March 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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13 March 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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18 March 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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

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29 March 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 after Richard.

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10 April 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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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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