3 January 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

This time he picketed, he was not on the river bank but in reserve, so he was deprived of the opportunity to crop with another truce flag. His health and wellness continue.

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7 January 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

To his surprise found the carpet bag his father had sent was missing items and it appeared as if the lock had been broken.

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1 January 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The officers headed by Col. Hawkins were taken to the headquarters of Major Gen. Sumner and Gen. Wilcox as well who praised the 9th regiment.

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January 13, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He mentions that there is a movement started by Col. Hawkins to raise funds to build a monument in Central Park or another suitable place to commemorate the officers that have died in the war.

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January 16, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They have been marching with three days cooked rations and 16 rounds ammunition. Meanwhile their destination is unknown.

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January 17, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He thinks the 9th regiment will most likely go on to Richmond. He has not yet caught the carpet bag thief.

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January 20, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He copies out orders from Burnside regarding a meeting with the enemy. He includes a song, "Battle of Fredericksburg, Va."

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January 23, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The rain has delayed their movement.

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January 25, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He talks about the coat he might pruchase from Captain Rodriguez.

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January 26, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Lt. Col. Kimball will be in New York and Richard has told him to stop in and see his father.

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January 29, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes that it is argued that the rebels have the best general, Robert E. Lee on the continent. General Sumner has been relieved from command and General Couch has taken his place.

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February 1, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He advises his father not to mail the coat as one of his fellow soldiers will be in New York and he has authorized him to go get it.

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February 6, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He thinks they may go to North Carolina next. a violent snow storm raged the other day through which he rode his horse. He thinks he may have been in New York if it wasn't for the movement that countermanded the order which granted furloughs.

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February 11, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He tells him to buy green shoulder straps which denote rifleman or blue ones which denote infantry.

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February 12, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He tells him not to send the coat but to hang onto it until Corporal Newman calls on him.

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February 14, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He tells him there will be no furloughs now so the Corporal won't be coming. He'll have to send the coat express anyway.

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5 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He describes the town of Beaufort. Includes a drawing of an ironclad on second page of letter.

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8 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

No sooner had they possession than Gen. Gillmore came whacking at the "Moultrie." A bombardment took place. He writes about the negro camps.

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23 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He has not received his watch as of yet. Meanwhile the enemy continues to annoy them on Moultrie and James' Island, but the losses are small. He has a bad toothache.

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30 September 1863-1 October 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

One of their heavy batteries opened fire and shot Johnson, then threw some shells into Sumter....has been installed as a caterer...seems to be improving on his arithimetic. He feels contempt for the Watson family.

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7 October 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

While reading in his tent, he heard a sound which sounded like musketry. Sure enough there was firing due to a rebel boat which approached one of their boats. This started a fight resulting in a wounded officer.

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16 October 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

They are engaged in strengthening Fort Wagner Gregg, interested in couple of people his father mentioned in his last letter; John and Coyvette Martha. He still feels bitter toward them.

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23 October 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is very busy and does not have adequate time to pursue his arithmetic and other leisure activities. He thinks that when Charleston is taken, he will have an easier time of it.

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25 October 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John

He asks John to pay $20 to his father, which he feels he is owed.

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1 November 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

The final bombardment of Fort Sumter took place and destroyed the old Confederate flag that flew above it.

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