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17 December 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He tells the story about the deserter who left after a few weeks to join the Rebels but ended up on Black Island (in possession of the Union troops) and lied by saying he had deserted the Rebels. He was executed.

GLC07705.190

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.

GLC07705.192

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.

GLC07705.193

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.

GLC07705.194

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.

GLC07705.195

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,

GLC07705.196

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.

GLC07705.197

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.

GLC07705.198

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.

GLC07705.201

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.

GLC07705.202

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.

GLC07705.205

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.

GLC07705.206

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.

GLC07705.207

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.

GLC07705.208

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.

GLC07705.209