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4 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He expected to go up to Harrison's landing but ended up anchored to Fortress Monroe.

GLC07705.088

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

12 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes of the new recruits that will be coming in and admonishes those who try to pay their way out of serving their country.

GLC07705.091

15 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Though they haven't seen any rebels, writes that if he does he will not take him prisoner but kill him. Cavalry and artillery arrived from Harrison recently. He describes the beautiful scenery and mentions Charlie.

GLC07705.092

19 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

C.K's men landed at Port Royal and captured 15 furloughed rebel soldiers from Richmond.

GLC07705.093

20 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is glad his father received the $22 and glad he heard from Mr. Evarts even though his attempts were not successful.

GLC07705.094

23 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Duryee's Zoaves have arrived and are temporarily quartered with them. saw Ben Parkland.

GLC07705.095

29 August 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He heard Gen. Lee and his army were advancing , so cavalry and artillery changed their positions. He wants to know why Mr. Watson doesn't write. Andy Dobbs brought 15 new recruits.

GLC07705.096

2 September 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He heard a bridge blow up as well as a goverment factory. He describes the country side. Last page written over.

GLC07705.097

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

19 September 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He has enclosed 3 card photographs, not included here.

GLC07705.100

19 September 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Squads in hundreds of rebel prisoners are coming in. Hospitals are full of both Union and Confederate soldiers but he remains healthy.

GLC07705.101

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