4 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He left Newport News at 9am and on the way stayed in a first class hotel for a night. He will send $240 by express mail.

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8 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Includes a map of Fortress Monroe and surrounding area.

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12 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

On the move again, at daybreak disembarked at Portsmouth...very faded, unable to read.

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14 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Yesterday the rebels advanced upon their cavalry pickets and opened fire. A skirmish broke out and quickly ended. He hears they have about 15,000 men which can resist and keep at bay 50 to 100,000 men.

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16 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He read Col. Kimball's obituary. If his wife desires it, they will have a grand farewell.

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18 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Skirmishes broke out resulting in the loss of 6 men.

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26 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He describes the camp where very often they hear "Johnny Reb's" bullets fly overhead. 3 of their men have been wounded. He regrets joining the infantry, and would have gone into the cavalry or artillery arm instead.

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29 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He doesn't think they will move again until Monday when the new enlists arrive. He has adopted a resolution of condolence for Lt Col. Kimbal's family.

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30 April 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Dix issued a telegraph dispatch ordering them to stay after their term of service expires , until May 12th. but they don't want to stay. There's no reason why it is a necessity. Includes the order given from headquarters.

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19 August 1863-21 August 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

On board a steam ship, close to the "Powhattan." He describes the other ships he can see and Fort Sumpter..."The smoke curling up from our guns on Morris Island as well as those of the enemy..." He formed a friendship with Capt. Gadsden of the "Arajo."

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23 August 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

There are orders to retain the mail for the present.

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30 August 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Letter informing him that B. Dobbs of his regiment will be calling on him in New York.

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30 August 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He writes about his daily schedule. In his off hours he lifts weights, works on his arithmetic, takes a stroll or rides a horse...dines with Andy Dobbs...

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1 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Transferring of post to the Commissary Department.

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1 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Includes a receipt from the Adams Express Company for $35.00.

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4 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He rode his horse to the other side of the army to Papa Plantation where the planter's negroes offered them dinner.

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7 September 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Wagner and Gregg have fallen and have been captured along with 60 prisoners. The old flag will reign over Sumpter and Charleston. They have reoccupied the entire island.

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August 1888

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Ephemera

Title: [Invitation to the Sixth Reunion of The Survivors Association of the Third Georgia Regiment]

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26 December 1863-27 December 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He mentions a possible visit to [Hernandria?] and mentions John Davis and the Watsons.

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9 September 1864

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson

He describes the Catskills where he is staying to his father and sailing up the Hudson.

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1861/05-1864

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Richard H. Jackson, I company, 9th regiment, New York, infantry] [Decimalized .001- .516]

Letters of Richard H. Jackson, Lieutenant in the 9th NY regiment, Hawkins Zouaves, during the period of his service in the Union Army and his subsequent employment as a government clerk attached to the army's subsistence department. 185 letters written to his father in New York City which reveal in detail his two year army enlistment, from his first encampment at Riker's Island in May of 1861 to May of 1863 in Head & Morris Island, South Carolina where Jackson witnesses and reports on the Army and Naval operations against Charleston. Also included: 92 wartime letters written to Jackson…

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February 8, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He is currently onboard a steamer and will reach Fortress Monroe at midnight.

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February 10, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He arrived in New Port News, Va. The Major told them he had been detailed Provost Marshall.

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February 18, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He asks his father what Martha Watson thinks of him since he has been writing to her frequently.

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February 19, 1863

Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He acknowledges receipt of the coat.

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