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18 June 1864

Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac Circular Orders]

GLC09177.08

2 June 1864

Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac Circular Orders]

GLC09177.09

4 April 1865

Hunt, Henry Jackson, 1819-1889

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac Circular Orders]

GLC09177.10

17 May

Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac Circular Orders]

GLC09177.11

4 April 1865

Warren, Gouverner K., 1830-1882

Autograph document signed

Title: [Army of the Potomac General Orders 1]

GLC09177.12

11 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He briefly outlines a battle that took place at Bethel where the enemy was 8,000 strong. They expect them to attack again. the union lays siege with 10,000 federal troops.

GLC07705.009

24 July 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

A gun-boat called Penguin lies there for the purpose of watching the movements of the enemy. He heard the sound of muskets firing while at brigade drill. He later learned it was a sham battle between regiments.

GLC07705.017

30 August 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Since General Wool took over, things have improved greatly, down to the cook. He witnessed a naval battle between the Frigate Savannah and a Secession gun-boat. He writes that he received more clothes including a regular's fatigue suit. He now longs for a brush with the enemy,

GLC07705.018

27 March 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes that since Roanoke was taken, hundreds of slaves have left their masters and sought protection from the Union and are now employed by the government.

GLC07705.053

25 April 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He gives a detailed account of the Battle of River Bridge. A close friend of his , William, is killed in battle. In total they lost 12 or 15 men.

GLC07705.057

1 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He complains he has not received any mail from him lately. Hewmentions their Adjutant who was killed in River Bridge.

GLC07705.058

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..."

GLC07705.074

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.

GLC07705.078

6 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He describes the encampment scene on the banks of Rappahanock. He writes that some men will come face to face with the enemy and they are all delighted with this.

GLC07705.089

10 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He mentions an old friend who he found out had been wounded and taken prisoner near RIchmond.

GLC07705.090

16 September 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The cavalry rode to the edge of town and met the rebels in considerable force. The union troops then entered the town admidst much cheering. A false report surfaced that he was taken prisoner.He had dysentary.

GLC07705.099

22 September 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They lost 300 or 400 men in the last battle.

GLC07705.102

1 October 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He assures his father that a mistake has been made when the claim is made that the zoaves participated in the battle of Antietam. They were, in fact held in reserve. He says the army is behind in its payments.

GLC07705.103

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.

GLC07705.045

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.

GLC07705.051

February 1, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of the gallant bravery of Burnside and his misfortune with the weather. He tells Richard to write to Margaret Delahantes and includes her address.

GLC07705.251

27 November 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He talks about the the threat of destruction toward Fredricksburg unless the Rebels surrender it but as of yet the city is left untouched. he mentions Mr. Whitaker.

GLC07705.116