circa 1861-1864

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Possibly included with GLC07705.032 Includes a sketch of a windmill.

GLC07705.033

3 July 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Their dramatic club performed, meanwhile they were given orders to march down to the wharf, unfortunately they were too late to meet Burnside and he heard they would sail to Washington.

GLC07705.077

21 March 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is glad that his father received the $35. He regrets that there is no news and is forced to write a short letter.

GLC07705.052

27 March 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes that since Roanoke was taken, hundreds of slaves have left their masters and sought protection from the Union and are now employed by the government.

GLC07705.053

10 April 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They were ordered to embark on board the gun boat "Virginia." They anchored where they found a house and a man with a truce flag. 25 or 30 men came out which they took as prisoners. They all got new uniforms.

GLC07705.054

15 April 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He enjoyed the Chaplain's lecture. He is going to Elizabeth City next.

GLC07705.055

17 April 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

General Johnston has been reported dead. He believes Jefferson Davis will soon meet his fate. Mentions Mr. Watson.

GLC07705.056

25 April 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He gives a detailed account of the Battle of River Bridge. A close friend of his , William, is killed in battle. In total they lost 12 or 15 men.

GLC07705.057

1 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He complains he has not received any mail from him lately. Hewmentions their Adjutant who was killed in River Bridge.

GLC07705.058

1 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

An order was read to reduce the regiment of three corporals. A John Davis was one of them. He warns his father not to tell John's parents.

GLC07705.059

5 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The received a letter from John Davis's sister asking why his father hasn't called on him.

GLC07705.060

5 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is anxiously awaiting a decision on whether he will get furlough.

GLC07705.061

12 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He includes sketch with a soldier standing next to a cannon, tee pees, an American Indian and a banner that says "Union." He mentions a Sergeant Chas E. Hill.

GLC07705.062

18 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He complains the only mail he receives are newspapers and his friends seem to have forgotten him.

GLC07705.063

23 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He received the news of his father's upcoming marriage and trip to Rochester. Fred L., who has been sick for some time received a furlough. He mentions all the possessions he left behind when he enlisted.

GLC07705.064

24 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is sending this letter as well as some other things along with a Corp. Hugh McMann.

GLC07705.065

24 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is writing to inform him he has forwarded $50.

GLC07705.066

24 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He includes a list of items he is enclosing and insists they may appear insignificant but are very important and must be treated as trophies.

GLC07705.067

29 May 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is happy his father is settling down and has been granted a furlough by Col. Hawkins. He writes that the ladies of Roanoke are not so pretty as the ones in New York.

GLC07705.068

3 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He thinks Frank L. must have arrived home by now and has called on his father...Col. Hawkins proceeded on board the brig Port Royal for the purpose of ascending the swamp canal. Lt. Col Kimball detailed all the contrabands to erect arbars in front of each company barracks.

GLC07705.069

9 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He introduces his father to William S. Hutton, discharged for disability.

GLC07705.070

14 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is anxiously awaiting a decision on whether or not he will get furlough. John Davis said he will not let any more men go on furlough until he sees Burnside.

GLC07705.071

17 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is glad he called on Mrs. Milligan. He wants him to call on Janey as well. Burnside has made several trips to Norfolk.

GLC07705.072

24 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is miffed because a certain Hazelton complains of his experiences as a soldier, when he has only had a few hardships. "Why I only wish they would send them here where the sun would change many of them to niggars and somewhat tan their little kid glove hands, then what would they have to say for themselves...?

GLC07705.073

29 June 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes of how "Him who ruleth above, that judeth of all men, entreating Him to hold the guiding hand over me while engaged in the dreadful courage of battle..."

GLC07705.074