19 August 1863-21 August 1863
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Father
On board a steam ship, close to the "Powhattan." He describes the other ships he can see and Fort Sumpter..."The smoke curling up from our guns on Morris Island as well as those of the enemy..." He formed a friendship with Capt. Gadsden of the "Arajo."
GLC07705.165