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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.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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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to Richard H. Jackson

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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to Richard H. Jackson

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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to Richard H. Jackson

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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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.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He received a letter from Mr. Evartsa nd mentions John Davis and Mr. Dobbs.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Martha Watson has been away which explains why Richard hasn't heard from her. He saw Mr. Austen the other day who asked about his son.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He met a Mr. Kennedy and his son who is a member of Richard's regiment. The most recent events have him worried and he wished to hear from RIchard.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has not yet reached Saratoga. He read about the capturing of 1400 rebels in the paper. Mentions a Mr. Lloyd.

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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.

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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.

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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...

GLC07705.231

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

to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC07705.232.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Congratulates his son on his promotion.

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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..."

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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...

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to Richard H. Jackson

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the dress uniform Richard has requested he purchase. He discusses various sizes.

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to Richard H. Jackson

She informs him that his father has bought his coat and it is a beautiful one. Miss Mulligan's mother has told her to write a bunch of stuff to make Richard laugh.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He hopes Richard will like the dress coat uniform he picked out. He is glad he is so animated with such a noble spirit.

GLC07705.250

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.

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to Richard H. Jackson

She says her mother has not received a reply from him two weeks despite having written four letters. She mentions Miss Mulligan.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has received his letter in which he asks him not to mail the coat because he has someone coming to get it.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that Miss Mulligan went to a fortune teller who told her her lovers' name was Richard and she would get two letters from him.

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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.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has picked out his fatigue coat and other items to be delivered to Richard.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He refers again to the coat and uniform that will be delivered. He is concerned because Richard has not received a particular letter.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has written out an itemized receipt for all the items sent by Adams Express.

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to Survivors Association

Invitation to the Sixth Reunion of the Survivors Association of the Third Georgia Regiment

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to Fred K. Read

He inquires as to when Richard H. Jackson is likely to arrive in Newport News.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Invitation to attend an evening at an address on Mercer St.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Thank you note Jackson thanking him for informing them of the "love of Mr. Price."

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to Richard H. Jackson

Informing him that he elected to active membership in the Young Men's Christian Association.

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to Friend

He finally visited his friend's aunt. He saw the friend's mother as well and met the grandmother who is sick.

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to R.

Dundee Lake paid {illegible} to be either straight army or half distance to turn stakebond.

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to G. H.

He wants a badge not to exceed in cost more than $100.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He accepts Jackson's challenge to make a badge not to excceed the value of $100.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Two men called at his company yesterday. After an hour he found out they'd made arrangements with a broker who was an intimate friend of one of them.

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to Friend

He received his letter enclosing copy of testimonials. Then saw Mr. Soder who promised his full cooperation securing a position for the recipient of this letter.

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to Friend Joel

missing pages. He describes a journey through the Northern part of the state. He found a deserted log cabin.

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to Sir

Invitation to plan a reunion for the Hawkins Zoaves.

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