11 November 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

General Burnside will now command the Army of the Potomac, and Gen. McClellan will step down. The 9th Army Corps will be sad to see him go. He includes General Orders.

GLC07705.112

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

February 15, 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He informs him that New York was excited by the wedding of [illegible, but looks like Sam Sherman] and Miss Lorinia Warren. Burnside was in attendance. He is disapppointed that there is no change in his getting leave of absence.

GLC07705.256

6 December 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He sent a box containing his old uniform to his father, as well as a portfolio, some letters. He heard that Dunyee's zoaves were about seven miles away. There was a grand review of General Sickles division.

GLC07705.118

1 January 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The officers headed by Col. Hawkins were taken to the headquarters of Major Gen. Sumner and Gen. Wilcox as well who praised the 9th regiment.

GLC07705.125

January 20, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He copies out orders from Burnside regarding a meeting with the enemy. He includes a song, "Battle of Fredericksburg, Va."

GLC07705.129

January 29, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes that it is argued that the rebels have the best general, Robert E. Lee on the continent. General Sumner has been relieved from command and General Couch has taken his place.

GLC07705.133

8 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

No sooner had they possession than Gen. Gillmore came whacking at the "Moultrie." A bombardment took place. He writes about the negro camps.

GLC07705.175

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

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

9 March 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is getting acquainted with the naval officers. expects Burnside to once again take command of his favorite 9th Army Corps.

GLC07705.147

19 March 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Everyone has been ordered to Tennessee to reinforce Rosencrane.

GLC07705.152

1 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Gen. Dix has given orders for their regiiment to be ready at all hours to pack up and leave. He may go on to RIchmond

GLC07705.154

30 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Dix issued a telegraph dispatch ordering them to stay after their term of service expires , until May 12th. but they don't want to stay. There's no reason why it is a necessity. Includes the order given from headquarters.

GLC07705.163

ca. June 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Read in the paper that several thousand of Burnside's troops have landed at Newport News, which led him to believe Richard was among them.

GLC07705.219

13 August 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He believes his son now looks older after a year in the army. He read in the paper that McClellan is withdrawing his army from Harrison's Landing.

GLC07705.224

29 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He is mainly concerned with the movements of Burnside and knows it will be diffficult for his son to respond while on the march, worries for his health and safety.

GLC07705.237

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

28 September 1862

Lowrie, James Addison, 1843-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

it was reported that they would go to Williamsburg to attack the yankees but they ended up getting as far as Charles City. passed by General McClellan's army.

GLC08300.04

19 May 1861

Envelope

Title: No. 18

written on back, note in pencil reads "Mr. Blake, our boys must be with Banks in their retreat, I think.-Mrs. L. Smith

GLC08413.02

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: Why Don't You Take It?

features a dog with a collar that reads Scott looking at some kind of meat while another dog with a collar that reads Jeff walks by.

GLC08413.06

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: Why Don't You Take It?

features one dog looking down at a piece of meat that says Washington on it as another dog walks by.

GLC08413.15

26 September 1861

Envelope

Title: Major Gen. George B. McClellan

picture of McClellan on the morning of July 26, 1861

GLC08413.55

1861-1877

Envelope

Title: Why Don't You Take It?

features picture dog wearing collar that says Scott and another dog wearing collar that says Jeff looking at a piece of meat that says Washington

GLC08414.4

30 November 1861

Envelope

Title: If Any One Attempts to Haul Down the American Flag, Shoot Him on the Spot.--John A. Dix

features American flag

GLC08413.16