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2 November 1862

Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She gives him some gentle addvice: "do not lose yourself in your new position, strive to do right and keep away from bad company..."

GLC07705.239

3 November 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He wishes him success in his new promotion. Then lists the articles his son has asked him to send. He fills him in on the news such as that of Captain Hannah who was shot through the head by a man who seized his horse. Mr. Watson also congratulates him on his new promotion.

GLC07705.240

4 November 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He will be sending the valise of all the items he requested and is anxious to hear of its receipt.

GLC07705.241

28 November 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He prays for his safety and writes that Marcy visited with her younger sister and is disppointed not to have received any letters from Richard.

GLC07705.242

30 November 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Two letters sent in same envelope. One from Elizabeth Jackson and another from Henry Jackson written on the same day. He has sent the valise with everything requested..Elizabeth heard a friend of had died.

GLC07705.243

7 December 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Johnny Austen came to visit on furlough. He heard that Bill Busiley died of Typhoid fever and Sergeant Watson was killed at Antietam. General Banks' expedition has sailed.

GLC07705.244

21 December 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He received John Davis's letters, along with the Zouave uniform, and portrait of a young lady which will be delivered to his mother in due time.

GLC07705.245

28 December 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of their Christmas celebration which would have been better had Richard been able to return home.

GLC07705.246

January 12, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the boots he has reecntly sent. Then draws a picture of the boot, marked with Richard's name inside. He saw J. Austen the other day who has gotten his discharge.

GLC07705.247

14 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions money troubles, and recounts watching Roosevelt's funeral.

GLC09414.0570

16 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

This is a letter fragment in which Sylvia notes that it is her last night in the house.

GLC09414.0571

1929-1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

This is a letter fragment in which Sylvia responds to letters she has received. Mentions a letter in which Moe gave her insight in how to deal with her supervisor.

GLC09414.0572

17 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes the final process of moving out.

GLC09414.0573

20 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that her father's illness is acting up again.

GLC09414.0574

21 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions a suit she looks really good in and an Italian restaurant she tried with girlfriends.

GLC09414.0575

22 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia spent time with Bess, Mad and Ben. She heard that the Russians are in Berlin.

GLC09414.0576

23 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentioned Bess and her parents.

GLC09414.0577

25 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia read a pamphlet about her Dad's illness in which all the men studied were Jewish, they exhibited compulsive behaviors, and a rash. In every case a change in the environment seemed to work

GLC09414.0578