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22 September 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Sorry to hear of his sickness but is glad he is now alright. He congratulates him on his victory but is.sorry to hear of Col. Mulligan's death.

GLC07705.229

3 October 1862

Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She writes that she is taking a "mother's interest" in him. She saw Martha and learned about his writing to her.

GLC07705.230

6 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He received a letter from Frank A who said Richard requested he call on his father. He also received a letter from John A. who had been slightly wounded and said Richard was doing well. He mentions the Emancipation Proclamation and says he feels positive about it.

GLC07705.231

16 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He is worried about money he has sent to his son by Adams Express. He is concerned that he knows nothing about his son's movements. He heard of a second regiment of the Hawkin's Zouaves under the auspices of his chaplain.

GLC07705.232

16 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC07705.232.

GLC07705.233

19 October 1862

Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She hopes he is home by New Year's to help receive calls that people are very much against drafting. There are a great many dying in N.Y and a great many wounded coming into the city.

GLC07705.234

20 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He knows he will probably never recover the money he sent. Notes that he has received ninety-five letters from his son and has not had trouble recceiving mail from him up until this point. He is anxious because the army is on the advance.

GLC07705.235

28 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He includes a copy of a letter he received from a friend of his informing him of the safety of the money he sent earlier.

GLC07705.236

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

31 October 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Congratulates his son on his promotion.

GLC07705.238

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

21 June 1864

Moffat, R.R., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Cole

He writes that he saw his son fall in battle and crawl several yards. He does not know if he is wounded or dead but suspects only wounded, albeit dangerously.

GLC08291.11

10 August 1864

George, fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear cousin

Frank had a painful day yesterday. But now he is doing better. He plans to slip into New York Saturday. For he must get his signature for his monthly returns.

GLC08291.14