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7 June 1861

Irish, C.B., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gen. Mauram

He requests a pattern of Haverlock suited to their regiment.

GLC07205.005

February 22, 1861

Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He spent a week at New Year's but did not have enough time to see any of the Miss Harrisons. However, he saw Mrs. Haller. Asks Richard if he needs a clerk, for he would be happy to oblige,

GLC07705.405

2 May 1861

Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He saw Mary Cranston and Emma last night and had a great time.

GLC07705.406

9 September 1863

Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about a battle in Georgia between Rosecrans and Bragg in which both armies were used up. General Thomas gets the credit on their side

GLC07705.407

January 15, 1861

Armstrong, J.A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He says he is tired of working for someone or some people and would like to just work for himself.. Kid recently wrote him saying he is sick of the South.

GLC07705.408

circa 1861-1864

Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He requests his knapsack.

GLC07705.409

circa 1861-1864

Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he never knew so many girls in his life. Lately he has been answering to the name A. Stone, with the Maxwell left off and he is introduced this way to girls that have never met him. They then say he looks a lot like Maxwell.

GLC07705.410

January 13, 1861

Armstrong, J.A., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

No year. He writes that he has no confidence in the leaders but he has a lot of confidence in the soldiers. He says the boys are all fine and they are great card players.

GLC07705.411

1 January 1864

Kid, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

While he is sorry that Richard will be leaving he is glad that he has decided to go to school. He hopes he will see Richard before he leaves.

GLC07705.412

January 28, 1864

Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about how people's tastes vary greatly especially when it comes to pens. Then he goes on to say that he is glad Richard is leaving the South before summer sets in because there are better business opportunities in the North.

GLC07705.413

February 16, 1864

Cafferty, R.P., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he has been promoted to sales clerk. Mr. Dernshaw has left and gone with Capt. Wheaton. An expedition of 10,000 troops has gone to Florida as well and Jacksonville was captured.

GLC07705.414

17 February 1864

Vandhart, D., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He thanks him for the errand to his family and says he misses him now, for the cabin is cheerless and business irksome. He then fills him in on his daily activities.

GLC07705.415

20 February 1864

C.H.E., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He met an old acuaintance at Beaufort and they went back to her place and enjoyed some "horozontal refreshment." He also informs him that Mr. Sinclair has gone on the expedition with Gen. Gillman.

GLC07705.416

3 March 1864

Charlie, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he answered an ad form a lady asking to hear from soldiers. He wrote in and she calls him her "Darling Soldier Boy," and they have promised to exchange photographs. He warns Richard not to tell Miss Annie. Also tells the story of how the safe was stolen and how he saw the man who did it.

GLC07705.417

16 March 1864

Cafferty, R.P., fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

There was a defeat in Florida and Mr. Dernshaw has since returned North, leaving Captain Wheaton. On Monday the Union Theatre opened and was a great success.

GLC07705.418

2 June 1864

Charlie, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He is hoping to get a furlough. In other news he dreamt about Richard and saw the two of them having a great time in New York. He is currently with a splendid officer. The quarters he has built are excellent.

GLC07705.419