26 May 1869

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Friend

He finally visited his friend's aunt. He saw the friend's mother as well and met the grandmother who is sick.

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10 July 1872

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R.

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

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11 July 1872

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to G. H.

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

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2 June 1888

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph document signed

Title: [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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circa 1861-1864

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He includes the copy of a letter written by a local woman upon the arrival of two companies. She refers to them as a "swarming herd."

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29 June 1859

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He arrives in Albany and travels from Albany to Troy. Then he took a train and described the scenery as "splendid." He gives his address where he will receive mail.

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3 July 1859

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He makes stops in Crowne Point, Port Henry and a place called "Maria." He describes Maria as a great place for hunting and fishing. At one point they camped in a deserted log hut.

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14 August 1860

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He stayed in a house owned by a Mr. Barlow and developed a terrible toothache and had to see the doctor. Then he went sailing and visited Rattle Snake Mountain.

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13 May 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is about to leave Rikers Island and assures his father he is safe and leaves him some instructions. He wants him to call after his weekly salary. He writes he could not rest "until I took and shouldered my musket in defence of my country."

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17 May 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He currently has excellent accomodations. He expects to get to the city by Sunday and is enjoying good health.

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23 May 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He will call on his father when he reaches the city. He wants to know the details of his interview with Mr. Choate.

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2 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is glad to finally be leaving Rikers Island, and says he would have deserted if they had been there one more week. Once they reach Fort Monroe, everyone will have to have a rifle. He insists his father draw his pay every month as it will be of no use to him.

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4 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes that he is very busy and cannot write much now but will write a long letter soon.

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11 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He briefly outlines a battle that took place at Bethel where the enemy was 8,000 strong. They expect them to attack again. the union lays siege with 10,000 federal troops.

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17 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Lately the accomodations are very bad and he begs his father to entreat his discharge and promises never to enlist again.

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19 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Once again asks his father to writer to the Colonel asking for his discharge. He thinks he can get it because he is underage.

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22 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He begs his father to get him discharged on account of his age.

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27 June 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He thanks his father for his kind letter and for writing to the Secretary for his discharge. Sorry to hear his father feels bad about it.

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8 July 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes about the capture of four Lousiana Zouaves and a secession flag. He thinks his father has a better chance of getting his discharge if he applies to the magistrate on a writ of Habeus Corpus.

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14 July 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He thanks him for all he is doing to try to get his discharge, but says he does not want his father to feel bad if he does not succeed.

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17 July 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He no longer cares whether he goes home or not. Says he was only homesick and has grown accustomed to his circumstances.

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24 July 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

A gun-boat called Penguin lies there for the purpose of watching the movements of the enemy. He heard the sound of muskets firing while at brigade drill. He later learned it was a sham battle between regiments.

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30 August 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Since General Wool took over, things have improved greatly, down to the cook. He witnessed a naval battle between the Frigate Savannah and a Secession gun-boat. He writes that he received more clothes including a regular's fatigue suit. He now longs for a brush with the enemy,

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5 September 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He anticipates that they will move to Fort Clark on Saturday and tells him not to write until he hears from him first.

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7 September 1861

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes that he really likes this life and would like it even more if he were fighting...reminds him to call on John's sister.

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