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to Morris "Moe" Weiner
2 September 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
Sylvia mentions Mad, and refers to Marty. She also recounts her visit to Coney Island.
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3 September 1944
Sylvia mentions Ruth, Bess, Mad and Ben.
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4 September 1944
Sylvia mentions Mad and Ben.
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5 September 1944
Sylvia mentions Florence Fenstone, and Sara Bergman, also Mad and Ben.
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6 September 1944
Sylvia talks about eating lunch by herself at a table with three strangers.
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7 September 1944
Sylvia had lunch with Lillian, and mentioned Jack.
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9 September 1944
Sylvia talks about Margie, her parents and Pepi.
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10 September 1944
Sylvia mentions Hy, Ben, Ruth, Bess.
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11 September 1944
Sylvia mentions Henry who is in Alcatraz at the moment. She mentions Florence Finestein, Lizzie and Sam, who is in Naples.
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12 September 1944
Sylvia had a hard day at work, then went out with Mad and Ben. She also responds to Moe's letters.
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13 September 1944
Sylvia went to see parents, her father is not so well again.
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14 September 1944
Sylvia acknowledges the Valentine flowers Moe sent.
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15 September 1944
Sylvia saw a demonstration take place, and her father is still quite ill.
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16 September 1944
Sylvia woke up find all the lights on. She then went to work as usual, and went to Mad's afterward.
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17 September 1944
Sylvia mentions parents, Pepi, Marge.
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to Father
December 17, 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
He provides a lengthy description of the bombardment of Fredricksburg. The captain got sick so the company was in his command.
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25 December 1862
He wishes his father a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Their regiment had the duty of picketing the Rappahanock. Brags about his regiment and how everyone knows how splendid they are.
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1 January 1863
Poem about New Years'.
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3 January 1863
This time he picketed, he was not on the river bank but in reserve, so he was deprived of the opportunity to crop with another truce flag. His health and wellness continue.
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7 January 1863
To his surprise found the carpet bag his father had sent was missing items and it appeared as if the lock had been broken.
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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.
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January 13, 1863
He mentions that there is a movement started by Col. Hawkins to raise funds to build a monument in Central Park or another suitable place to commemorate the officers that have died in the war.
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January 16, 1863
They have been marching with three days cooked rations and 16 rounds ammunition. Meanwhile their destination is unknown.
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January 17, 1863
He thinks the 9th regiment will most likely go on to Richmond. He has not yet caught the carpet bag thief.
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January 20, 1863
He copies out orders from Burnside regarding a meeting with the enemy. He includes a song, "Battle of Fredericksburg, Va."
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January 23, 1863
The rain has delayed their movement.
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January 25, 1863
He talks about the coat he might pruchase from Captain Rodriguez.
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January 26, 1863
Lt. Col. Kimball will be in New York and Richard has told him to stop in and see his father.
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January 29, 1863
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.
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February 1, 1863
He advises his father not to mail the coat as one of his fellow soldiers will be in New York and he has authorized him to go get it.
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February 6, 1863
He thinks they may go to North Carolina next. a violent snow storm raged the other day through which he rode his horse. He thinks he may have been in New York if it wasn't for the movement that countermanded the order which granted furloughs.
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February 8, 1863
He is currently onboard a steamer and will reach Fortress Monroe at midnight.
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February 10, 1863
He arrived in New Port News, Va. The Major told them he had been detailed Provost Marshall.
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February 11, 1863
He tells him to buy green shoulder straps which denote rifleman or blue ones which denote infantry.
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February 12, 1863
He tells him not to send the coat but to hang onto it until Corporal Newman calls on him.
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February 14, 1863
He tells him there will be no furloughs now so the Corporal won't be coming. He'll have to send the coat express anyway.
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February 18, 1863
He asks his father what Martha Watson thinks of him since he has been writing to her frequently.
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February 19, 1863
He acknowledges receipt of the coat.
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February 21, 1863
He talks about how good his coats fit. One has gold lace on the sleeves, the same as the Confederate soldiers wear, which confused some people. He went to the theater.
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February 24, 1863
A grand review of the whole 9th Army Corps. took place. He received everything he asked for from his father.
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1 March 1863
He is "Officer of the Day" today.
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4 March 1863
He describes the vessels, the "Langamon" and the "Galena."
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9 March 1863
He is getting acquainted with the naval officers. expects Burnside to once again take command of his favorite 9th Army Corps.
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11 March 1863
He entrusted his valise to Lt. Perly who will be in New York a couple of days and instructed him to call on his father if he has time.
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March 13, 1863
He just received amrching orders, destination unknown but suspects it will be North or South Carolina.
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Everyone is being shipped out to Suffolk. He writes about the Conscription Law that makes no provision for the 2 year troops after their time has elapsed. He admonishes the people that have stayed home and done nothing.
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March 21, 1863
The "Keohuck" broke down. The first division is going West.
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March 19, 1863
Everyone has been ordered to Tennessee to reinforce Rosencrane.
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March 27, 1863
Last page includes a tracing of his hand for his father to determine his glove size.
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1 April 1863
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
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4 April 1863
He left Newport News at 9am and on the way stayed in a first class hotel for a night. He will send $240 by express mail.
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8 April 1863
Includes a map of Fortress Monroe and surrounding area.
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12 April 1863
On the move again, at daybreak disembarked at Portsmouth...very faded, unable to read.
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19 August 1944
Sylvia mentions Ben, Adam, Bess. She also responds to his letters.
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20 August 1944
Sylvia ran into Hy and Ann. Hy has started to install a radio in her car.
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21 August 1944
Sylvia responds to various letters she has received from Moe
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22 August 1944
Sylvia mentions the Stein family and Herman.
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23 August 1944
Sylvia heard that the FFI freed Paris. She describes the celebrations in the city.
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25 August 1944
Sylvia describes the Schomburg collection. She also reports trouble with the ration board, and says Mad is moving into a bungalow. Half the letter is handwritten.
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Sylvia talked about her mother, Pepi, Robbie, Ben, Lillian R.
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26 August 1944
Sylvia reports that her Dad had an attack after visiting her
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27 August 1944
Sylvia says she slept well at her mother's house because her father slept well, and responds to letters she has received from Moe.
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29 August 1944
Sylvia received pictures, and mentions Lillian. Refers to dreams Moe had of her, and wishes they were having dinner together.
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30 August 1944
Sylvia saw Olga, talked to Marty, and refers to Mad and Ben.
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31 August 1944
Sylvia visited Ruth, and notes that her husband is going to India.
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1 September 1944
This letter features a sketch of Sylvia sitting with a book in her lap.
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to Richard H. Jackson
February 24, 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
He is very proud that his son is in the "gallant ninth" he has been reading about. celebrated Washington's birthday. He sent the (looks like "Flushaled") Papers.
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December 29, 1863
He requests another diary,a pocket book and postage stamps.
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2 January 1864
He sends $50 home. He writes of the time when he may walk in and surprise his father.
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January 11, 1864
He writes there is not much news. He learned of the death of Brigadier General Corcoran.
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January 13, 1864
He recounts the raising of the "starry banner" over Fort Wagner. He described it as a gala time.
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January 17, 1864-January 20, 1864
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,
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January 13, 1862
He has enclosed $35 and will call on Mr. Choate.
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January 17, 1862
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.
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February 10, 1862
He writes that he has received money that RIchard sent and he has also sent some Sunday articles. He heard that Roanoke Island was attacked last Monday and fighting was still going on.
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February 11, 1862
He reiterates that he received the $35 and paid $20 to Mr. Choate. He heard that Roanoke Island was captured after three days.
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February 22, 1862
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.
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February 28, 1862
Letter written on a printing of "Honor to the Brave, Medal for Hawkins' Zouaves." Thanks him for his wonderful descriptions of battles. He showed his last letter to Mr. Choate who will write him shortly.
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10 March 1862
He had trouble at the post office and has sent a newspaper along.Charlie Austen and his cousin send their regards.
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March 13, 1862
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.
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March 18, 1862
He describes the funeral of the late Lt. Col. De Montiel.
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March 29, 1862
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...
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10 April 1862
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.
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23 April 1862
He writes of Miss Watson (the lady he is interested in) and how he has introduced her to some of Richard's friends. He says his new partner, Elizabeth, will be happy to meet him.
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14 May 1862
He was in a dreadful states over a recent battle but calmed once he saw the list of killed and wounded and realized Richard wasn't on the list.
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22 May 1862
He glad his son is so accepting of his marriage. He gives the wedding details. The other day he met one of the Zoaves in the Bowery who had been wounded.
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28 May 1862
He and his wife paid a visit to Davis Williamsburg. They have not heard from John and send their regards.
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4 June 1862
He saw Richard's friend, Charles E. Hill. Once again states how proud he is of the "Gallant 9th."
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15 June 1862
He mentions Charles Hazelton.
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21 June 1862
Very difficult to read, but looks like [Seccessionist] flag has already been pawned among the mementos of the war. He mentions Hazelton who has not read a certain book but plans to later. He describes the house he and his wife currently live.
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23 June 1862
He asks him to thank John Davis and writes "I am not exactly an abolitionist..." Mr. Watson has begun a letter to Richard.
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ca. June 1862
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.
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4 July 1862
He writes that he and his wife are well and that she longs to see him. Johnny is assisting his father in driving a milk wagon. He has sent various magazines.
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28 July 1862
He writes of how his son has been exposed to the sad reality of life so early on and how proud he is of his devotion to his country. He met a young man from his son's regiment who said Richard has changed in appearance.
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1 August 1862
He called at the office of his son's regiment but was disappointed when he didn't find him. Mr. Evarts is away but will return. He mentions Mr. Watson.
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8 August 1862
He mentions the number of draftees and volunteers that will be coming in. Miss Watson has gone to the country and will stay for a while.
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13 August 1862
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.
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17 August 1862
He received a letter from Mr. Evartsa nd mentions John Davis and Mr. Dobbs.
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