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to Father

He heard a bridge blow up as well as a goverment factory. He describes the country side. Last page written over.

GLC07705.097

to Father

The cavalry rode to the edge of town and met the rebels in considerable force. The union troops then entered the town admidst much cheering. A false report surfaced that he was taken prisoner.He had dysentary.

GLC07705.099

to Father

He has enclosed 3 card photographs, not included here.

GLC07705.100

to Father

Squads in hundreds of rebel prisoners are coming in. Hospitals are full of both Union and Confederate soldiers but he remains healthy.

GLC07705.101

to Father

They lost 300 or 400 men in the last battle.

GLC07705.102

to Father

He assures his father that a mistake has been made when the claim is made that the zoaves participated in the battle of Antietam. They were, in fact held in reserve. He says the army is behind in its payments.

GLC07705.103

to Father

He notes that President Lincoln arrived in town after his visit with the Grand Army and made two short speeches.

GLC07705.104

to Father

He writes that Mr. Hallow received his father's letter informing him the money written for by him had been sent on.

GLC07705.105

to Father

He describes the beauty of where they are camped in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Then talks of the beautiful new uniform.

GLC07705.106

to Father

He left encampment at Pleasant Valley and marched onward until they crossed the Potomac into Virginia. He is now in charge of some 40 men.

GLC07705.108

to Father

He is glad the Haller family received the money everyone was so worried about.

GLC07705.109

to Father

He camped where the rebels had possession of in the morning. A skirmish broke out.

GLC07705.110

to Father

The army has been cracking down on "stragglers." but says the Ninth has no stragglers and they can march longer than anyone else and Burnside himself has complimented them.

GLC07705.111

to Father

General Burnside will now command the Army of the Potomac, and Gen. McClellan will step down. The 9th Army Corps will be sad to see him go. He includes General Orders.

GLC07705.112

to Father

He writes they are still here but will probably move on Thursday.

GLC07705.113

to Father

He reports a sad incident in which two Germans were practicing a bayonet exercise and one accidently pierced the heart of the other. He tried to shoot himself afterward but was prevented from doing so and locked up.

GLC07705.114

to Father

He describes a skirmish across the Rappahanock. He reports that he received the valise with all the items he requested and requests more items like a coat and boots.

GLC07705.115

to Father

He talks about the the threat of destruction toward Fredricksburg unless the Rebels surrender it but as of yet the city is left untouched. he mentions Mr. Whitaker.

GLC07705.116

to Father

Fredricksburg remains in possession of the Rebels and he hopes they will stay where they are for the next few days. He expects the Paymaster soon. The latest General Orders praises the 9th.

GLC07705.117

to Father

He sent a box containing his old uniform to his father, as well as a portfolio, some letters. He heard that Dunyee's zoaves were about seven miles away. There was a grand review of General Sickles division.

GLC07705.118

to Father

They are ordered to cook three days rations and to cross the Fredricksburg river. He discusses his payment details.

GLC07705.119

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia had lunch with Ruth, who went to see her father.

GLC09414.0328

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia met with her father's psychiatrist, she reports that he is a great guy.

GLC09414.0329

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia arrived home exhausted, she walked along sheepshead bay that day.

GLC09414.0330

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia visited Hy and Ann in their new apartment.

GLC09414.0331

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes her breakfast in great detail, as well as a day at the beach with friends.

GLC09414.0332

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia responds to three letters she has just received from Moe.

GLC09414.0333

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports the news that she hears on the radio.

GLC09414.0334

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia questions why the last letter she has received from Moe is dated six days ago.

GLC09414.0335

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that her father has gotten worse, Joe is still in the hospital and Pop is still working.

GLC09414.0336

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses the books they are reading, and a conversation she had with Olga about Marty.

GLC09414.0337

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia tells Moe how much she misses him. She also mentions sleeping at her mothers, and talking to her mom about Mads pregnancy.

GLC09414.0338

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Ruth and Sammy B., talks of bookkeeping and filing.

GLC09414.0339

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions a Lillian R. and her parents.

GLC09414.0340

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that no matter what they do, her father doesn't seem to be improving.

GLC09414.0341

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia answers the letters she has received from Moe in order.

GLC09414.0342

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes a movie she saw, mentions Pepi, Adele, Ann, and parents.

GLC09414.0343

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that her father has had more "spells", mentions Hy.

GLC09414.0344

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

This letter features stick figures showing the events of Sylvia's day.

GLC09414.0345

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks of politics from America to Europe, including Russia's role in the war.

GLC09414.0346

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she received four letters from Moe. She also discusses saving money, mentions Esther, Max and Sammy Beeker.

GLC09414.0347

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

This letter is entirely in pictures showing Sylvia and Moe at various locations.

GLC09414.0348

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Sammy Hoffman and Hy, and responds to letters she has received from Moe.

GLC09414.0349

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia visited her Mom, and mentions Bess, Pepi and Dick.

GLC09414.0350

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes an outing with Bess

GLC09414.0351

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the Esplanade with Mad, Ben, David and Bess

GLC09414.0352

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia responds to letters she has received from Moe.

GLC09414.0353

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the beach with Bess. at work she interviewed people for the selective service board, then responded to letters from Moe.

GLC09414.0354

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to the beach with Rose and Bess again.

GLC09414.0355

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes her day, and refers to letters she has received from Moe.

GLC09414.0356

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia is getting used to working until 5pm again, refers to Mother, and responds to his letters.

GLC09414.0357

to Richard H. Jackson

He informs him he has called on Orderly L. Huct and had a pleasant talk. He learned that Lt. Col. Kimball has a short stay in Washington.

GLC07705.252

[Small carved leaf]

Found in envelope of GLC03523.32.45. Possibly carved out of bone.

GLC03523.32.45.01

to Richard H. Jackson

He has not yet reached Saratoga. He read about the capturing of 1400 rebels in the paper. Mentions a Mr. Lloyd.

GLC07705.228

to Richard H. Jackson

Sorry to hear of his sickness but is glad he is now alright. He congratulates him on his victory but is.sorry to hear of Col. Mulligan's death.

GLC07705.229

to Richard H. Jackson

She writes that she is taking a "mother's interest" in him. She saw Martha and learned about his writing to her.

GLC07705.230

to Richard H. Jackson

He received a letter from Frank A who said Richard requested he call on his father. He also received a letter from John A. who had been slightly wounded and said Richard was doing well. He mentions the Emancipation Proclamation and says he feels...

GLC07705.231

to Richard H. Jackson

He is worried about money he has sent to his son by Adams Express. He is concerned that he knows nothing about his son's movements. He heard of a second regiment of the Hawkin's Zouaves under the auspices of his chaplain.

GLC07705.232

to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC07705.232.

GLC07705.233

to Richard H. Jackson

She hopes he is home by New Year's to help receive calls that people are very much against drafting. There are a great many dying in N.Y and a great many wounded coming into the city.

GLC07705.234

to Richard H. Jackson

He knows he will probably never recover the money he sent. Notes that he has received ninety-five letters from his son and has not had trouble recceiving mail from him up until this point. He is anxious because the army is on the advance.

GLC07705.235

to Richard H. Jackson

He includes a copy of a letter he received from a friend of his informing him of the safety of the money he sent earlier.

GLC07705.236

to Richard H. Jackson

He is mainly concerned with the movements of Burnside and knows it will be diffficult for his son to respond while on the march, worries for his health and safety.

GLC07705.237

to Richard H. Jackson

Congratulates his son on his promotion.

GLC07705.238

to Richard H. Jackson

She gives him some gentle addvice: "do not lose yourself in your new position, strive to do right and keep away from bad company..."

GLC07705.239

to Richard H. Jackson

He wishes him success in his new promotion. Then lists the articles his son has asked him to send. He fills him in on the news such as that of Captain Hannah who was shot through the head by a man who seized his horse. Mr. Watson also congratulates...

GLC07705.240

to Richard H. Jackson

He will be sending the valise of all the items he requested and is anxious to hear of its receipt.

GLC07705.241

to Richard H. Jackson

He prays for his safety and writes that Marcy visited with her younger sister and is disppointed not to have received any letters from Richard.

GLC07705.242

to Richard H. Jackson

Two letters sent in same envelope. One from Elizabeth Jackson and another from Henry Jackson written on the same day.
He has sent the valise with everything requested..Elizabeth heard a friend of had died.

GLC07705.243

to Richard H. Jackson

Johnny Austen came to visit on furlough. He heard that Bill Busiley died of Typhoid fever and Sergeant Watson was killed at Antietam. General Banks' expedition has sailed.

GLC07705.244

to Richard H. Jackson

He received John Davis's letters, along with the Zouave uniform, and portrait of a young lady which will be delivered to his mother in due time.

GLC07705.245

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of their Christmas celebration which would have been better had Richard been able to return home.

GLC07705.246

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the boots he has reecntly sent. Then draws a picture of the boot, marked with Richard's name inside. He saw J. Austen the other day who has gotten his discharge.

GLC07705.247

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the dress uniform Richard has requested he purchase. He discusses various sizes.

GLC07705.248

to Richard H. Jackson

She informs him that his father has bought his coat and it is a beautiful one. Miss Mulligan's mother has told her to write a bunch of stuff to make Richard laugh.

GLC07705.249

to Richard H. Jackson

He hopes Richard will like the dress coat uniform he picked out. He is glad he is so animated with such a noble spirit.

GLC07705.250

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of the gallant bravery of Burnside and his misfortune with the weather. He tells Richard to write to Margaret Delahantes and includes her address.

GLC07705.251

to Richard H. Jackson

She says her mother has not received a reply from him two weeks despite having written four letters. She mentions Miss Mulligan.

GLC07705.253

to Richard H. Jackson

He has received his letter in which he asks him not to mail the coat because he has someone coming to get it.

GLC07705.254

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that Miss Mulligan went to a fortune teller who told her her lovers' name was Richard and she would get two letters from him.

GLC07705.255

to Richard H. Jackson

He informs him that New York was excited by the wedding of [illegible, but looks like Sam Sherman] and Miss Lorinia Warren. Burnside was in attendance. He is disapppointed that there is no change in his getting leave of absence.

GLC07705.256

to Richard H. Jackson

He has picked out his fatigue coat and other items to be delivered to Richard.

GLC07705.257

to Richard H. Jackson

He refers again to the coat and uniform that will be delivered. He is concerned because Richard has not received a particular letter.

GLC07705.258

to Richard H. Jackson

He has written out an itemized receipt for all the items sent by Adams Express.

GLC07705.259

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Pepi, Joe, Marge and Dickie.

GLC09414.0390

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions various letters she has received from Moe.

GLC09414.0391

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes her Sunday with Mad.

GLC09414.0392

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Mad and David as well as her parents.

GLC09414.0393

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reminisces about a previous Yom Kippur in which Moe came to visit. She also Mentions her parents and how they are trying to "put away" something for him.

GLC09414.0394

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia responds to specific letters.

GLC09414.0395

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Roosevelt and Churchill, and responds to letters.

GLC09414.0396

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia talks about her parents, and responds to letters.

GLC09414.0397

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions Lillian C. and Jack.

GLC09414.0398

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes English, Chinese, and Russian War Relief debt items. She also responds to Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0399

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes mishaps at work, and describes supper and the fish they ate later that night.

GLC09414.0400

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes her visits with Mad and Bess.

GLC09414.0401

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes her visit with her mother

GLC09414.0402

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she has decided to take a vacation, and responds to Moe's letters.

GLC09414.0403

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she went to visit Bess who is not feeling well.

GLC09414.0404

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes the Women's Volunteers for Roosevelt event.

GLC09414.0405