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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that Spring is in the air. He watched the French people dressed up for Mardi Gras, and saw a Bob Hope movie.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that there has been very good weather lately. He visited the Municipal Library and went to a revue. He tells Sylvia not to worry about a house "wifely" existence any time soon.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe apologizes for forgetting to mention Valentine's Day. Today, however is the day of the company party. The weather has turned and it is now much colder.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe went to see "Song of Bernadette," which he liked very much. He attended the company party and met some ladies who have a friend in Brooklyn. He asks Sylvia to investigate this friend.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes a show he went to called "Chauson D' Amour."

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the winter is practically over. He also tells Sylvia to stop worrying about what her boss thinks of her.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe was able to see two shows this week. He also played ping pong with Jack at the Red Cross, and requests Sylvia send him a zippo lighter.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe complains about the soldiers that complain about everything even though they haven't even been overseas that long. He also mentions that he had to listen to a reading of the Articles of War.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe received Sylvia's package of chocolate and stationary. He also reports that one morning they actually had fresh eggs at breakfast and Marty ate six of them.

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to Sylvia Weiner

Moe describes a cathedral he visited and compares the attitude the English have toward their own history versus the French attitude towards history. He also mentions that he received a package from his mother.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He notes that his love of adventure is not yet satisfied, yet he thinks it would be after two years of military service. He writes that Richard's mother wants very much to receive a letter from him.

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to R.

Dundee Lake paid {illegible} to be either straight army or half distance to turn stakebond.

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to G. H.

He wants a badge not to exceed in cost more than $100.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He accepts Jackson's challenge to make a badge not to excceed the value of $100.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Two men called at his company yesterday. After an hour he found out they'd made arrangements with a broker who was an intimate friend of one of them.

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to Friend

He received his letter enclosing copy of testimonials. Then saw Mr. Soder who promised his full cooperation securing a position for the recipient of this letter.

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to Friend Joel

missing pages. He describes a journey through the Northern part of the state. He found a deserted log cabin.

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to Sir

Invitation to plan a reunion for the Hawkins Zoaves.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He apologizes for not being able to attend the social and being too busy to write sooner.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He is happy because his watch was recovered in response to an advertisement he put out. Then he reminises about the times they spent with Harry and Joe and asks him to come up several times.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has taken his old position in the Office of Cashier but does not expect it to last long. Allie Halsted came to visit and they went up to Warwick. His mother intends to give up the store.

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[Resolution Adopted at the Annual Reunion of the Hawkins Zoaves]

They resolve to one day meet the members of the 3rd Georgia Regiment as friends, under the US flag.

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Report of the First Reunion of the Society of the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corps.

The first reunion was successful. They created a Roll of Honor which includes all the names of officers and soldiers in the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corp and a constitution. The next meeting will be held at Niagara Falls.

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to Richard H. Jackson

His father acknowledges the receipt of his letter of the 5th. He says there is no news to report.

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to Richard H. Jackson

They are glad to hear of his safety and continued satisfaction with the current situation. He met one of his acquaintances. He mentions Mrs. Foster's brothers who were drafted..

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to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions Mr. Allen Foster who is laid up with boils on his leg. They took a trip to Coney Island where they met Gus Snow. Mrs. Bennett is suffering from inflammation from the lungs.

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to Richard H. Jackson

very faded, cannot be read.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has sent his son a watch and hopes he is pleased with it. He mentions the Miss Kennedys. H. Fulton arrive on Tuesday but brought no letter from Richard.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has not heard from his son in a while and is worried something may have happened to him.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He is very glad to have finally heard from the Richard as there was an irregularity with the mail, On page 2, there is a picture of a castle-like building. He includes some figures from his bank book.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He is disappointed not to have received a letter by the last post, but acknowledges the receipt of the 40 dollars he sent.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He is happy to find his son in good health. The weather in Central Park has improved but soon winter will come and people will be skating. Last page is written over.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes there is great anxiety over the fall of Sumter which appears to hold out. He also mentions a party for Mrs. Watson that has been postponed.

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to Richard H. Jackson

On the front page there is a sketch of a Hawkins' Zouave with a long, stretched out neck. He writes that that he was hired to drive a wagon and deliver goods uptown for [illegible] but looks like Duncan's Sons for $8 a week. Also, he says Mr...

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to Richard H. Jackson

He acknowledges that the he has recived the $50.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he has received two letters from Richard. He is fine and has been getting the hang of his new job.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He remarks that Richard has grown much more comfortable since going through several hardships than he was at the beginning. Mr. Stewart recommends he make his acquaintance with with a Mr. A. Keeling, who was once enlisted but is now living in...

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has sent the diary that Richard requested.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions a John who received a letter from Richard and intends to settle up with him after Christmas.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that on Christmas, he and Richard's mother passed the time with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. He is preparing for General Corcoran's funeral.

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to Richard H. Jackson

They spent time with the Watsons again. He names everything they ate.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has sent Richard another diary.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the weather mainly and how there has been excellent sleighing.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the performance of "Barney Williams and his Wife.."

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to Richard H. Jackson

She mentions various friends: Carry, Mary Harrison, Miss Haller, etc.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He complains that Richard never writes and wants to know if he is made at him. He then calls attention to the fact that Richard is writing to more than one lady.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he enjoys Richard's letters. He is with his friend Charley and asks why he cannot get a furlough to come to New York.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He apologizes for not responding sooner and praises the youth that are risking their lives for their country. The subject of Martha and her activities comes up.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He informs Richard that Theodore had been sick recently. He also mentioned that he better be careful when writing to Miss Watson and Miss Milligan.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that the wounded of his regiment have come into town. The last page is an army song called "Marching Song."

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