6 December 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He sent a box containing his old uniform to his father, as well as a portfolio, some letters. He heard that Dunyee's zoaves were about seven miles away. There was a grand review of General Sickles division.

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10 December 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They are ordered to cook three days rations and to cross the Fredricksburg river. He discusses his payment details.

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17 December 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He provides a lengthy description of the bombardment of Fredricksburg. The captain got sick so the company was in his command.

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25 December 1862

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He wishes his father a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Their regiment had the duty of picketing the Rappahanock. Brags about his regiment and how everyone knows how splendid they are.

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1 January 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Poem about New Years'.

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3 January 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

This time he picketed, he was not on the river bank but in reserve, so he was deprived of the opportunity to crop with another truce flag. His health and wellness continue.

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7 January 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

To his surprise found the carpet bag his father had sent was missing items and it appeared as if the lock had been broken.

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1 January 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The officers headed by Col. Hawkins were taken to the headquarters of Major Gen. Sumner and Gen. Wilcox as well who praised the 9th regiment.

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January 13, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He mentions that there is a movement started by Col. Hawkins to raise funds to build a monument in Central Park or another suitable place to commemorate the officers that have died in the war.

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January 16, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They have been marching with three days cooked rations and 16 rounds ammunition. Meanwhile their destination is unknown.

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January 17, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He thinks the 9th regiment will most likely go on to Richmond. He has not yet caught the carpet bag thief.

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January 20, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He copies out orders from Burnside regarding a meeting with the enemy. He includes a song, "Battle of Fredericksburg, Va."

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January 23, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The rain has delayed their movement.

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January 25, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He talks about the coat he might pruchase from Captain Rodriguez.

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January 26, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Lt. Col. Kimball will be in New York and Richard has told him to stop in and see his father.

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January 29, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes that it is argued that the rebels have the best general, Robert E. Lee on the continent. General Sumner has been relieved from command and General Couch has taken his place.

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February 1, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He advises his father not to mail the coat as one of his fellow soldiers will be in New York and he has authorized him to go get it.

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February 6, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He thinks they may go to North Carolina next. a violent snow storm raged the other day through which he rode his horse. He thinks he may have been in New York if it wasn't for the movement that countermanded the order which granted furloughs.

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8 February 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is currently onboard a steamer and will reach Fortress Monroe at midnight.

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10 February 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He arrived in New Port News, Va. The Major told them he had been detailed Provost Marshall.

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February 11, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He tells him to buy green shoulder straps which denote rifleman or blue ones which denote infantry.

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February 12, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He tells him not to send the coat but to hang onto it until Corporal Newman calls on him.

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February 14, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He tells him there will be no furloughs now so the Corporal won't be coming. He'll have to send the coat express anyway.

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27 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that her father has gotten worse, Joe is still in the hospital and Pop is still working.

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28 July 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses the books they are reading, and a conversation she had with Olga about Marty.

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