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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes it will be impossible to come see Richard now as they are very busy. He has not seen Martha since his departure,

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes he is glad to hear of the death of those "inhuman monsters." It is not clear what he is referring to since he he says they can stand on their hind legs. He relays the news that a steamboat was destroyed by fire. Describes a surprise party...

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he finds Richard's letters very interesting and hopes he will visit Boston soon. He mentions their friend Samuel.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that someone [illegible] is capable of performing the duties of a wife for him.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He inquires about Fred Snow whom he has not seen in a long time. He wishes he was down in Dixie as he is "heart sick" of New York.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He mentions Mary Cranston whom he forgot to ask a favor of. He invites Richard over for the weekend.

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to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He gives the news about his family who are mostly sick and inquires about Fred Snow. Gus Snow "went to war with the Treasury of the Perry Base Ball Club..."

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to Richard H. Jackson

He describes the Boat Club Championship race.

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to Brother (Richard H. Jackson)

She writes that they are to have a picnic for the returning soldiers but she had to turn down the invitation because he is not there to go with her.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the effect of Lincoln's death.

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to Richard H. Jackson

She complains this is the most lonesome place she has ever been and they couldn't hire her to stay another Sunday.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He notes that his love of adventure is not yet satisfied, yet he thinks it would be after two years of military service. He writes that Richard's mother wants very much to receive a letter from him.

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to R.

Dundee Lake paid {illegible} to be either straight army or half distance to turn stakebond.

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to G. H.

He wants a badge not to exceed in cost more than $100.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He accepts Jackson's challenge to make a badge not to excceed the value of $100.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Two men called at his company yesterday. After an hour he found out they'd made arrangements with a broker who was an intimate friend of one of them.

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to Friend

He received his letter enclosing copy of testimonials. Then saw Mr. Soder who promised his full cooperation securing a position for the recipient of this letter.

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to Friend Joel

missing pages. He describes a journey through the Northern part of the state. He found a deserted log cabin.

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to Sir

Invitation to plan a reunion for the Hawkins Zoaves.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He apologizes for not being able to attend the social and being too busy to write sooner.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He is happy because his watch was recovered in response to an advertisement he put out. Then he reminises about the times they spent with Harry and Joe and asks him to come up several times.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has taken his old position in the Office of Cashier but does not expect it to last long. Allie Halsted came to visit and they went up to Warwick. His mother intends to give up the store.

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[Resolution Adopted at the Annual Reunion of the Hawkins Zoaves]

They resolve to one day meet the members of the 3rd Georgia Regiment as friends, under the US flag.

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Report of the First Reunion of the Society of the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corps.

The first reunion was successful. They created a Roll of Honor which includes all the names of officers and soldiers in the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corp and a constitution. The next meeting will be held at Niagara Falls.

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to Richard H. Jackson

His father acknowledges the receipt of his letter of the 5th. He says there is no news to report.

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to Richard H. Jackson

They are glad to hear of his safety and continued satisfaction with the current situation. He met one of his acquaintances. He mentions Mrs. Foster's brothers who were drafted..

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to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions Mr. Allen Foster who is laid up with boils on his leg. They took a trip to Coney Island where they met Gus Snow. Mrs. Bennett is suffering from inflammation from the lungs.

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to Richard H. Jackson

very faded, cannot be read.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has sent his son a watch and hopes he is pleased with it. He mentions the Miss Kennedys. H. Fulton arrive on Tuesday but brought no letter from Richard.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has not heard from his son in a while and is worried something may have happened to him.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He is very glad to have finally heard from the Richard as there was an irregularity with the mail, On page 2, there is a picture of a castle-like building. He includes some figures from his bank book.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He is disappointed not to have received a letter by the last post, but acknowledges the receipt of the 40 dollars he sent.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He is happy to find his son in good health. The weather in Central Park has improved but soon winter will come and people will be skating. Last page is written over.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes there is great anxiety over the fall of Sumter which appears to hold out. He also mentions a party for Mrs. Watson that has been postponed.

GLC07705.288

to Richard H. Jackson

On the front page there is a sketch of a Hawkins' Zouave with a long, stretched out neck. He writes that that he was hired to drive a wagon and deliver goods uptown for [illegible] but looks like Duncan's Sons for $8 a week. Also, he says Mr...

GLC07705.289

to Richard H. Jackson

He acknowledges that the he has recived the $50.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he has received two letters from Richard. He is fine and has been getting the hang of his new job.

GLC07705.291

to Richard H. Jackson

He remarks that Richard has grown much more comfortable since going through several hardships than he was at the beginning. Mr. Stewart recommends he make his acquaintance with with a Mr. A. Keeling, who was once enlisted but is now living in...

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has sent the diary that Richard requested.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions a John who received a letter from Richard and intends to settle up with him after Christmas.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that on Christmas, he and Richard's mother passed the time with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. He is preparing for General Corcoran's funeral.

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to Richard H. Jackson

They spent time with the Watsons again. He names everything they ate.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has sent Richard another diary.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the weather mainly and how there has been excellent sleighing.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the performance of "Barney Williams and his Wife.."

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to Richard H. Jackson

She mentions various friends: Carry, Mary Harrison, Miss Haller, etc.

GLC07705.300

to Richard H. Jackson

He complains that Richard never writes and wants to know if he is made at him. He then calls attention to the fact that Richard is writing to more than one lady.

GLC07705.301

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he enjoys Richard's letters. He is with his friend Charley and asks why he cannot get a furlough to come to New York.

GLC07705.302

to Richard H. Jackson

He apologizes for not responding sooner and praises the youth that are risking their lives for their country. The subject of Martha and her activities comes up.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He informs Richard that Theodore had been sick recently. He also mentioned that he better be careful when writing to Miss Watson and Miss Milligan.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that the wounded of his regiment have come into town. The last page is an army song called "Marching Song."

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to Richard H. Jackson

Watson describes Richard's father's wedding. He notes that he saw Martha who told him Mr. Snow saw his father and told him about his regiment.

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to Richard H. Jackson

His friend tells him the story of how he got back to New York starting with when he left Roanoke Island.

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to Richard H. Jackson

The letter requests several items such as pants, bully cap, blanket, dishes, revolver, etc.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He praises him on his mature attitude toward his father's marriage. Then goes on about how interesting the news about the war is, expecially Burnside and McClellan.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes he is in great distress because he has heard nothing favorable toward his application for employment. asks Bruce to use his influence.

GLC09400.391

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks what Scruggs' chances are in getting the clerkship position.

GLC09400.392

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

"writing on behalf of the colored women of this city..." asks if he can find work for a sewing girl, among others.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that she received a letter from J.R Smith who mentioned alternatives in case he can't be appointed.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that Miss Burnett is probably suffering at home from lack of supplies.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes about different bills up for vote in the senate.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes the legislature will adjourn on the 23rd and if the place can be secured, he shall be ready to report for duty April 1st.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wants to know if he has received her application.

GLC09400.380

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for an appointment as a clerk, counter or copyist.

GLC09400.381

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for a copy of the report of the commissioner of agriculture.

GLC09400.382

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks Bruce to send him a copy of the speeches delivered in eulogy on the life and death of Hon. O.P. Morton.

GLC09400.383

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for some indication of the probable action of the Committee on Pensions.

GLC09400.384

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

received a copy of publication for which he wants a copy of record for the Wilberforce Reading Room

GLC09400.385

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests a clerkship position in some department of the government.

GLC09400.386

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

would like to be appointed to a clerkship instead of re-appointed to collectorship

GLC09400.388

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to use his influence to get him the job of railway mail agent.

GLC09400.389

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for his endorsement of his bid for district attorney even though he did not win.

GLC09400.390

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

has enclosed petitions from both Democrats and Republicans, asking the president to appoint him Consul of Hong Kong.

GLC09400.393

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

encloses another petition for his appointment as Consul to Hong Kong

GLC09400.394

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses a legal case involving a "Harry" who has many debts.

GLC09400.395

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

there is an issue that needs to be examined at the land office.

GLC09400.396

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

praises Bruce: "whites will approve of your action and I am sure the colored people will not forget you when I tell them who had the power to prevent and did prevent a democrat defeating a republican."

GLC09400.397

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

has put an application for district attorney.

GLC09400.398

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

recommends Sidney Brooks for for railray mail agent position.

GLC09400.399

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

is sending a volume of agriculture reports.

GLC09400.400

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

recommends John F. Roe for route agent

GLC09400.401

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests that Bruce recommend him to Hon. Durkee.

GLC09400.402

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

recommends Robert Stewart as Post Master.

GLC09400.403

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses the vacancy left by the current Post Master who has left the country and will probably not return.

GLC09400.404

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informs him of the death of his wife. asks about the Green Back Party.

GLC09400.405

to James Hill

has forwarded an application for deputy collector to Hill.

GLC09400.406

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

enclosing a letter from a mutual friend named Sam.

GLC09400.407

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks if it is too late to apply for chief supervisor.

GLC09400.408

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

inquires about his application for deputyship.

GLC09400.409

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes of the current challenges and triumphs within the Republican party in Mississippi.

GLC09400.410

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of introduction for Miss Mary Burnett

GLC09400.414

Petition to Appoint Captain Thomas J. Reid to a Position in the Post Office

A group of Republicans are endorsing Capt. Thomas J. Reid.

GLC09400.415

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests his recommendation for the post office in Meridan.

GLC09400.416

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

encloses letter of J.Reed who wants to be a route agent.

GLC09400.417

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests the procurement of an appointment to a route agency by J.W.S. Dodson.

GLC09400.418

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for the appointment of route agent.

GLC09400.419

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to use his influence to procure clubship for him in the Pension Bureau.

GLC09400.420

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

in regard to a reduction in the force and class of mail service.

GLC09400.337

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that he prefers the office of collector of customs to that of district attorney

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