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to Richard H. Jackson

Pasted onto the letter are two newspaper clippings of Roanoke Island and its Defenses and Pork Point Battery.
He copies excerpts from the Daily Post containing the latest news of the war.

GLC07705.202

to Richard H. Jackson

Letter written on a printing of "Honor to the Brave, Medal for Hawkins' Zouaves."
Thanks him for his wonderful descriptions of battles. He showed his last letter to Mr. Choate who will write him shortly.

GLC07705.204

to Richard H. Jackson

He had trouble at the post office and has sent a newspaper along.Charlie Austen and his cousin send their regards.

GLC07705.205

to Richard H. Jackson

The loss of the Cumberland and Congress at Newport News caused depression at home. He informs him that the whole Union army on the Potomac is on the advance and is glad his son is so devoted to his country.

GLC07705.206

to Richard H. Jackson

He went to a lecture by Richard's chaplain who talked about the war in North Carolina. His only fault was "he lugged in the negro too much in his discourse." He gave an engaging account of his experiences, after which he approached him and asked...

GLC07705.208

to Richard H. Jackson

Several gentlemen have assured him that they have written to Richard. He writes of what he has read in different newspapers about the war. He waiting for McClelland's advance on Richmond.

GLC07705.209

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of Miss Watson (the lady he is interested in) and how he has introduced her to some of Richard's friends. He says his new partner, Elizabeth, will be happy to meet him.

GLC07705.210

to Richard H. Jackson

He was in a dreadful states over a recent battle but calmed once he saw the list of killed and wounded and realized Richard wasn't on the list.

GLC07705.211

to Richard H. Jackson

He glad his son is so accepting of his marriage. He gives the wedding details. The other day he met one of the Zoaves in the Bowery who had been wounded.

GLC07705.212

to Richard H. Jackson

He and his wife paid a visit to Davis Williamsburg. They have not heard from John and send their regards.

GLC07705.213

to Richard H. Jackson

He saw Richard's friend, Charles E. Hill. Once again states how proud he is of the "Gallant 9th."

GLC07705.214

to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC0775.214

GLC07705.215

to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions Charles Hazelton.

GLC07705.216

to Richard H. Jackson

Very difficult to read, but looks like [Seccessionist] flag has already been pawned among the mementos of the war. He mentions Hazelton who has not read a certain book but plans to later. He describes the house he and his wife currently live.

GLC07705.217

to Richard H. Jackson

He asks him to thank John Davis and writes "I am not exactly an abolitionist..." Mr. Watson has begun a letter to Richard.

GLC07705.218

to Richard H. Jackson

Read in the paper that several thousand of Burnside's troops have landed at Newport News, which led him to believe Richard was among them.

GLC07705.219

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he and his wife are well and that she longs to see him. Johnny is assisting his father in driving a milk wagon. He has sent various magazines.

GLC07705.220

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of how his son has been exposed to the sad reality of life so early on and how proud he is of his devotion to his country. He met a young man from his son's regiment who said Richard has changed in appearance.

GLC07705.221

to Richard H. Jackson

He called at the office of his son's regiment but was disappointed when he didn't find him. Mr. Evarts is away but will return. He mentions Mr. Watson.

GLC07705.222

to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions the number of draftees and volunteers that will be coming in. Miss Watson has gone to the country and will stay for a while.

GLC07705.223

to Richard H. Jackson

He believes his son now looks older after a year in the army. He read in the paper that McClellan is withdrawing his army from Harrison's Landing.

GLC07705.224

to Richard H. Jackson

He received a letter from Mr. Evartsa nd mentions John Davis and Mr. Dobbs.

GLC07705.225

to Richard H. Jackson

Martha Watson has been away which explains why Richard hasn't heard from her. He saw Mr. Austen the other day who asked about his son.

GLC07705.226

to Richard H. Jackson

He met a Mr. Kennedy and his son who is a member of Richard's regiment. The most recent events have him worried and he wished to hear from RIchard.

GLC07705.227

to Richard H. Jackson

He has not yet reached Saratoga. He read about the capturing of 1400 rebels in the paper. Mentions a Mr. Lloyd.

GLC07705.228

to Richard H. Jackson

Sorry to hear of his sickness but is glad he is now alright. He congratulates him on his victory but is.sorry to hear of Col. Mulligan's death.

GLC07705.229

to Richard H. Jackson

She writes that she is taking a "mother's interest" in him. She saw Martha and learned about his writing to her.

GLC07705.230

to Richard H. Jackson

He received a letter from Frank A who said Richard requested he call on his father. He also received a letter from John A. who had been slightly wounded and said Richard was doing well. He mentions the Emancipation Proclamation and says he feels...

GLC07705.231

to Richard H. Jackson

He is worried about money he has sent to his son by Adams Express. He is concerned that he knows nothing about his son's movements. He heard of a second regiment of the Hawkin's Zouaves under the auspices of his chaplain.

GLC07705.232

to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC07705.232.

GLC07705.233

to Richard H. Jackson

She hopes he is home by New Year's to help receive calls that people are very much against drafting. There are a great many dying in N.Y and a great many wounded coming into the city.

GLC07705.234

to Richard H. Jackson

He knows he will probably never recover the money he sent. Notes that he has received ninety-five letters from his son and has not had trouble recceiving mail from him up until this point. He is anxious because the army is on the advance.

GLC07705.235

to Richard H. Jackson

He includes a copy of a letter he received from a friend of his informing him of the safety of the money he sent earlier.

GLC07705.236

to Richard H. Jackson

He is mainly concerned with the movements of Burnside and knows it will be diffficult for his son to respond while on the march, worries for his health and safety.

GLC07705.237

to Richard H. Jackson

Congratulates his son on his promotion.

GLC07705.238

to Richard H. Jackson

She gives him some gentle addvice: "do not lose yourself in your new position, strive to do right and keep away from bad company..."

GLC07705.239

to Richard H. Jackson

He wishes him success in his new promotion. Then lists the articles his son has asked him to send. He fills him in on the news such as that of Captain Hannah who was shot through the head by a man who seized his horse. Mr. Watson also congratulates...

GLC07705.240

to Richard H. Jackson

He will be sending the valise of all the items he requested and is anxious to hear of its receipt.

GLC07705.241

to Richard H. Jackson

He prays for his safety and writes that Marcy visited with her younger sister and is disppointed not to have received any letters from Richard.

GLC07705.242

to Richard H. Jackson

Two letters sent in same envelope. One from Elizabeth Jackson and another from Henry Jackson written on the same day.
He has sent the valise with everything requested..Elizabeth heard a friend of had died.

GLC07705.243

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

to Richard H. Jackson

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

GLC07705.248

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to Richard H. Jackson

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

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