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8 June 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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

GLC07705.279

18 August 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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..

GLC07705.280

8 September 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC07705.281

13 September 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

very faded, cannot be read.

GLC07705.282

20 September 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC07705.283

1 October 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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

GLC07705.284

8 October 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC07705.285

16 October 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC07705.286

1 November 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC07705.287

10 November 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC07705.288

15 November 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Stewart gives his regards to Richard.

GLC07705.289

18 November 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He acknowledges that the he has recived the $50.

GLC07705.290

3 December 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC07705.291

5 December 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Fernandina.

GLC07705.292

14 December 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He has sent the diary that Richard requested.

GLC07705.293

19 December 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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

GLC07705.294

27 December 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

GLC07705.295

3 January 1864

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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

GLC07705.296

5 January 1864

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He has sent Richard another diary.

GLC07705.297

January 12, 1864

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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

GLC07705.298

January 21, 1864

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

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

GLC07705.299

27 February 1863

Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

His father tells him he likes Martha Watson and is glad his son is friends with her, but he has no way of knowing what she thinks of Richard. He tells Richard to wait and see because the world is big and girls are plenty.

GLC07705.354