January 20, 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She is glad he is learning to sidesaddle well. She also warns him not to dream so loud and finds the idea of him calling her name in his sleep funny.

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January 25, 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She writes that his father has bought his coat and that she has been invited to a ball.

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January 29, 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He admonishes Richard for not writing and mentions the "girls." He mentions several mutual acquaintances and a Methodist meeting. There are pages missing.

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February 4, 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She was invited to a ball but her mother will not let her go. She hopes he can get a furlough soon.

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9 February 1863

Davis, J.M., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about Richard's mother and father and says his father is doing well and his mother is anxious for him to come home so that she may embrace him.

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10 February 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She tells of the recent marriage of a mutual acquaintance.

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February 16, 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She thought a recent letter of his may have been a valentine but no such luck. His parents are going to a benefit party and they want her to go with them.

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February 21, 1863

Davis, L., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Possibly a brother of John Davis. He resents being called a "little man." He may be only 14 but he works so that makes him older. He believes that the child ought to decide what business they go into otherwise they cannot run a business which they have no interest in.

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February 21, 1863

Martie, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about how bad the winter is but it is great for sleighing.

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1 March 1863

Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He is currently very sick but hopes to get better soon. He is waiting for a response from Richard and will send a photograph of himself.

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4 March 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She thanks him for the picture in which she says he looks exceedingly handsome.

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14 March 1863

Gus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He thanks him for finally sending a letter. He is glad he made Lieutenant and thanks him for his kindness toward Fred when he was sick.

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18 March 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She writes of how Richard's parents got their photographs done. She also notes the beautiful weather.

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29 March 1863

Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he is very well and has recently seen Miss Hatteras but has not been down to see Miss Harrison. He has heard the 9th Army Corps has gone out in New [illegible but looks like York] to the Western Department but he does not know if they've left yet.

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16 April 1863

Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She heard from his father that he has now been removed from Newport News.

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29 May 1863

Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He called on some friends who were very disappointed in not seeing Richard but are hoping to see him next week.

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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.

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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.

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6 March 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He is enclosing $500.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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