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10 June 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She has heard heard that Southern ladies possess more attraction than Northern ladies. Also, she received a picture from Richard's friend John Davis which she describes as a very handsome picture.

GLC07705.353

27 February 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

His father tells him he likes Martha Watson and is glad his son is friends with her, but he has no way of knowing what she thinks of Richard. He tells Richard to wait and see because the world is big and girls are plenty.

GLC07705.354

6 March 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He is enclosing $500.

GLC07705.355

1 March 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that they have had beautiful sleighing and informs him he will be on Broadway when his regiment arrives.

GLC07705.356

15 March 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions the clothing that Richard requested and how he is busy getting everything together to send to him. He mentions Miss Milligan.

GLC07705.357

19 March 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He is sending the collars he requested along with some tobacco and a few cigars.

GLC07705.358

25 March 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that his son should get a very warm reception upon his return. Also, he says business has been good lately. He mentions Mr. Austin.

GLC07705.359

1 April 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He tells his son he has called to order the cap he requested but he will not get it until Friday so he will mail it Saturday at the latest.

GLC07705.360

7 April 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Thanks him for the $100 he sent. He is glad his son has pleasant quarters at Fortress Monroe.

GLC07705.361

13 April 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He hopes he will not be too disappointed to learn the War Department has decided to retain the service of the two-year men. He is sorry to hear of Col. Kimball's death.

GLC07705.362

22 April 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He describes Col. Kimball's funeral.

GLC07705.363

21 June 1863

Patterson, Sam S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He heard Richard was in town but did not know where to find him. He is expecting to go back to Frederick soon but they are currently advancing and it is uncertain when they could return.

GLC07705.364

10 July 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She writes that John came to visit her last night and that it must be beautiful where he is is because of the abundance of fish.

GLC07705.365

20 July 1863

Sam, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Since he returned over 5,000 patients have been admitted to the hospital. He received a letter from Davis recently and has received a furlough he didn't even ask for.

GLC07705.366