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5 February 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He informs him he has called on Orderly L. Huct and had a pleasant talk. He learned that Lt. Col. Kimball has a short stay in Washington.

GLC07705.252

16 October 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is on her way to Washington D.C.

GLC09414.0413

1861-1877

Object

Title: [Small carved leaf]

Found in envelope of GLC03523.32.45. Possibly carved out of bone.

GLC03523.32.45.01

7 December 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Johnny Austen came to visit on furlough. He heard that Bill Busiley died of Typhoid fever and Sergeant Watson was killed at Antietam. General Banks' expedition has sailed.

GLC07705.244

21 December 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He received John Davis's letters, along with the Zouave uniform, and portrait of a young lady which will be delivered to his mother in due time.

GLC07705.245

28 December 1862

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of their Christmas celebration which would have been better had Richard been able to return home.

GLC07705.246

12 January 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the boots he has reecntly sent. Then draws a picture of the boot, marked with Richard's name inside. He saw J. Austen the other day who has gotten his discharge.

GLC07705.247

20 January 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the dress uniform Richard has requested he purchase. He discusses various sizes.

GLC07705.248

25 January 1863

Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She informs him that his father has bought his coat and it is a beautiful one. Miss Mulligan's mother has told her to write a bunch of stuff to make Richard laugh.

GLC07705.249

25 January 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He hopes Richard will like the dress coat uniform he picked out. He is glad he is so animated with such a noble spirit.

GLC07705.250

1 February 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of the gallant bravery of Burnside and his misfortune with the weather. He tells Richard to write to Margaret Delahantes and includes her address.

GLC07705.251

3 February 1863

Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

She says her mother has not received a reply from him two weeks despite having written four letters. She mentions Miss Mulligan.

GLC07705.253

6 February 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He has received his letter in which he asks him not to mail the coat because he has someone coming to get it.

GLC07705.254

15 February 1863

Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that Miss Mulligan went to a fortune teller who told her her lovers' name was Richard and she would get two letters from him.

GLC07705.255

15 February 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He informs him that New York was excited by the wedding of [illegible, but looks like Sam Sherman] and Miss Lorinia Warren. Burnside was in attendance. He is disapppointed that there is no change in his getting leave of absence.

GLC07705.256

17 February 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He has picked out his fatigue coat and other items to be delivered to Richard.

GLC07705.257

18 February 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He refers again to the coat and uniform that will be delivered. He is concerned because Richard has not received a particular letter.

GLC07705.258

20 February 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He has written out an itemized receipt for all the items sent by Adams Express.

GLC07705.259

23 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Pepi, Joe, Marge and Dickie.

GLC09414.0390

23 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions various letters she has received from Moe.

GLC09414.0391

25 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Typed letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes her Sunday with Mad.

GLC09414.0392

25 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Mad and David as well as her parents.

GLC09414.0393

26 September 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reminisces about a previous Yom Kippur in which Moe came to visit. She also Mentions her parents and how they are trying to "put away" something for him.

GLC09414.0394