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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.

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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.

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to Richard H. Jackson

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

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to Richard H. Jackson

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

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to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC0775.214

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to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions Charles Hazelton.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia visited Mad in the morning, then went to see her parents in the afternoon.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia did some spring cleaning and found all sorts of items, she then responds to three of Moe's letters.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia wrote a couple thank you notes, and will go to the movies with Bess tonight.

GLC09414.0388

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she missed a meeting about Roosevelt, and details a shopping expedition to Gimbels.

GLC09414.0389

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is on her way to Washington D.C.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about Frank and Lillian's relationship.

GLC09414.0411

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she is going to D.C with Bess.

GLC09414.0412

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia details her trip to D.C, and talks about members of the group including Helen Resnick.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses a Post War Planning Meeting she attended.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a dinner at her mother's.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

"In accordance with your application, the Bureau has this day ordered the discharge of Hiram Johnson from the U.S ship Saratoga..."

GLC09400.262

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

confident that their candidate will be elected president. also wants Bruce to use his influence to give him the post office.

GLC09400.272

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

sent a petition for his appointment as route-agent. has just been informed there will be a vacancy in a few days. hopes that Bruce will reccomend his appointment.

GLC09400.276

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks that Bruce reply to her two former letters regarding the Post Office. according to present arrangements, he will not be paid, nor will it even pay rent on the office.

GLC09400.280

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

thanks him for his position, but is currently only tempoarary. would like to be permanent.

GLC09400.287

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

responding to his request to transmit a copy of the discharge certificate of James Mican, a soldier in the Mexican war.

GLC09400.289

Office of the Public Printer

declares the hard work of the employees of the Government Printing Office and how they are absolutely essential.

GLC09400.292

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to secure a position for him in one of the departments in Washington.

GLC09400.295

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

request that James W. Leemon take over the position of route agent because of the incompetency of the current route agents.

GLC09400.318

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that he will be happy to see him at the Department to discuss the matter,

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

endorses M. Ferguson as one of the Commissioners to be appointed

GLC09400.331

to Maria

heard that Hannah Grant is married with a baby. the news that the president went to meet with the Rebel peace commissioners has everyone excited.

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to Maria

Sherman has been making another successful march in the South. tells her he has been in California since he last wrote. describes the town he is currently in.

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to Maria

General Grant is in the area. has a paper giving a full account of Sheridan's actions but has no way to send it right now. Written at City Point- now named Hopewell

GLC08311.36

to Maria

Levi left his trunk on boat of City Point. heard that Capt. Manville was relieved of duty but does not know who will succeed him. thinks hoops must be going out of style because his cousins aren't wearing them.

GLC08311.37

to Maria

the enemy attacked the 9th and 2nd corp. describes the Comissary Quarters. believes that men can live more comfortably apart from women than women can by themselves.

GLC08311.38

to Maria

had to sleep under a canvas instead of a tent one night. General Sheridan is operating with them with 25,000 cavalry. saw a black band that he enjoyed. the battle continues.

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to Maria

Levi was a prisoner for over 24 hours. tells this story and of his escape.describes the details of Lee's surrender.w rites that the government is enlisting and hiring many blacks in Richmond.

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to Maria

writes that it will be quite a while before they are discharged. describes the land and the weather. lists how many wagons and ambulances they have.

GLC08311.41

to Maria

2 miles from Alexandria. describes the terrain. when they marched on Richmond, heard a citizen of Richmond say, "the whole North must be here..." Written in a camp near Alexandria.

GLC08311.42

to Annis, Lida and Johnny

asks Annis to learn to write better than he can and to be careful with her eyes. intructs her to be grateful for her education. tells Lida and Johnny to play with chickens and horses.

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to my dear wife

describes the officers who wish to leave the service versus those who wish to remain. w rote in diary about having received money for bonds. lost his handkerchief in Richmond but bought another in Alexandria. Written in a camp near Alexandria.

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to my dear wife

discusses the possibility of moving, possibly out West when he is discharged. Written in a camp near Alexandria

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to my dear wife

tells the story of how they had a covering of evergreen brush put over the tents and it all fell and hit them because they were in too much of a hurry when they put the poles up. doesn't think he'll be home before September. Written in a camp near...

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to my dear wife

describes the decisions of Captains and Generals in his brigade. would like to go to Mount Vernon. saw a farm he is thinking of purchasing. Written in a camp near Alexandria.

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to Maria

tells her when to expect him. tells her to kill the flies before he comes homes. Written in a camp near Alexandria

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to Maria

is not sure he can get back in town as soon he expected because they are waiting for the Captain to get back.

GLC08311.49

to Maria

writes that it won't be less than 2 weeks or possibly longer before he comes home. expects the captain to be dismissed when the troops are mustered out.

GLC08311.50

to Maria

was happy to receive letters from her and Edward. also got tickets from from "those dear children." mentions a Fanny Peck who married a minister.

GLC08311.51

to Maria

Kulduh is very sick. Charlie comes up with various treatments. mentions Aunt Philena's health as well. thanks Edward for the sweet potatoes.

GLC08311.52

to children

mentions Aunt Holdah, Elmer and the funeral of Henry V.. Champion

GLC08311.53

to children

mentions Aunt Holdah, Elmer and Lyman

GLC08311.54

Advertisemnts for A Complete Southern History and Lee and his Generals

2 books published by Richardson and Co.

GLC08311.55

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests some garden seed.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

"please except my many thanks for your many [illegible]"

GLC09400.257

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests one volume of the Congressional Globe.

GLC09400.258

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

applying for the position of driver. Written in Hillsdale neighborhood of Washington, D.C..

GLC09400.259

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

requests a copy of Mr. Buckley's Digest.

GLC09400.260

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for his support for a certain candidate for U.S. Marshal.

GLC09400.261

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informing him that Mr. Lynch has promised to secure his appointment as P.M of Greenville in the event of Hayes being declared president.

GLC09400.263

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to use his influence to have the Hon. G.V Boswell appointed Post Master to fill the vacancy in said town.

GLC09400.264

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to send two books by the name of "The Memorial Addresses, Life and Character of Hon. Chris S. Ferry and the Statutes of the United States of America.

GLC09400.265

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks that he do all he can for G.V Boswell.

GLC09400.266

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

regarding Captain S.R Blow, building him up, promoting him.

GLC09400.267

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

mentions the Whig party

GLC09400.268

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to see Mr. French

GLC09400.269

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

includes letters of endorsement for the position of postmaster

GLC09400.270

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes to thank him for the public documents and garden seeds.

GLC09400.271

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informs him that Democrats of the town have started a petition to have someone else appointed post master after his term ends. asks that Bruce protect his rights since he still has one more year left.

GLC09400.273

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asking for his help in having a southern Republican appointed for the position of marshall.

GLC09400.274

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks him to see Chalmers regarding an appointment.

GLC09400.275

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes they are having a lively canvass in the county. also that the two jurisdictments which were brought against him were quashed but they cost him a lot of money. asks Bruce for the money to pay his legal fees.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

GLC09400.278

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

been waiting for a long time to hear from Bruce regarding a photo. acknowledges Bruce's political troubles. thinks Lousiana is doomed.

GLC09400.279

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses the appointment of P.M.

GLC09400.281

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informing him that his appointment is probationary and the probationary period has expired.

GLC09400.282

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

discusses the upcoming election and his motivation for running.

GLC09400.283

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

pleads his case to Bruce. just a poor young man and a poor mother and father.

GLC09400.284

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that he has not enough money to pay the lawyer. mentions H.R. Campbell.

GLC09400.285

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes they would like the money back which they loaned him. have written four or five times now.

GLC09400.286

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

aware of his appeal and asks for his support when his application comes up.

GLC09400.288

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

wishes to thank him for past favors. assures him he is not one of those people who thinks he can secure any office for him and he would not try to abuse his influence.

GLC09400.290

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

the post master has put in an application to make the post office a separating or distributing office. argues that he is an old man now and this favor should be granted.

GLC09400.291

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes for an appointment as postal agent or special agent. writes that he has letters of recommendation and a petition.

GLC09400.293

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that there is a general dissatisfaction with the current post master. wants Bruce to use his influence to replace him.

GLC09400.294

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

letter of recommendation for G.N. Harry for a position at the post office.

GLC09400.296

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

he is owed money, but they have decided not to sue and have decided to be lenient.

GLC09400.297

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for the appointment of Secretary of the Territory or U.S Attorney of the territory.

GLC09400.298

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

informs the senator what both parties have been up to in his absence (lists their candidates and county news).

GLC09400.299

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes to request Hancock's appointment as post master.

GLC09400.300

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes that people are trying to get him out of office and he wants Bruce to make sure that doesn't happen.

GLC09400.301

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes to thank him for standing by him.

GLC09400.302

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks for his assistance in obtaining a job as a Railway Postal Clerk or Route Agent.

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