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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia went to see parents, her father is not so well again.

GLC09414.0381

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia acknowledges the Valentine flowers Moe sent.

GLC09414.0382

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw a demonstration take place, and her father is still quite ill.

GLC09414.0383

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia woke up find all the lights on. She then went to work as usual, and went to Mad's afterward.

GLC09414.0384

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions parents, Pepi, Marge.

GLC09414.0385

to Richard H. Jackson

He is very proud that his son is in the "gallant ninth" he has been reading about. celebrated Washington's birthday. He sent the (looks like "Flushaled") Papers.

GLC07705.203

to Father

He requests another diary,a pocket book and postage stamps.

GLC07705.192

to Father

He sends $50 home. He writes of the time when he may walk in and surprise his father.

GLC07705.193

to Father

He writes there is not much news. He learned of the death of Brigadier General Corcoran.

GLC07705.194

to Father

He recounts the raising of the "starry banner" over Fort Wagner. He described it as a gala time.

GLC07705.195

to Father

Includes a sketch of the Commisaries Office and Clerk's tents. He remembers the day he crossed over to South Carolina. He paid a visit to three forts, one of which Fogg, he had not seen since its capture,

GLC07705.196

to Richard H. Jackson

He has enclosed $35 and will call on Mr. Choate.

GLC07705.197

to Richard H. Jackson

He tried to see Mr. Choate but did not see him, so handed the money over to Sam. He notes an entire list of food items he has sent via Adams Express and mentions a friend of the family who is sick.

GLC07705.198

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he has received money that RIchard sent and he has also sent some Sunday articles. He heard that Roanoke Island was attacked last Monday and fighting was still going on.

GLC07705.199

to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC07705.199

GLC07705.200

to Richard H. Jackson

He reiterates that he received the $35 and paid $20 to Mr. Choate. He heard that Roanoke Island was captured after three days.

GLC07705.201

to Richard H. Jackson

Pasted onto the letter are two newspaper clippings of Roanoke Island and its Defenses and Pork Point Battery.
He copies excerpts from the Daily Post containing the latest news of the war.

GLC07705.202

to Richard H. Jackson

Letter written on a printing of "Honor to the Brave, Medal for Hawkins' Zouaves."
Thanks him for his wonderful descriptions of battles. He showed his last letter to Mr. Choate who will write him shortly.

GLC07705.204

to Richard H. Jackson

He had trouble at the post office and has sent a newspaper along.Charlie Austen and his cousin send their regards.

GLC07705.205

to Richard H. Jackson

The loss of the Cumberland and Congress at Newport News caused depression at home. He informs him that the whole Union army on the Potomac is on the advance and is glad his son is so devoted to his country.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He describes the funeral of the late Lt. Col. De Montiel.

GLC07705.207

to Richard H. Jackson

He went to a lecture by Richard's chaplain who talked about the war in North Carolina. His only fault was "he lugged in the negro too much in his discourse." He gave an engaging account of his experiences, after which he approached him and asked...

GLC07705.208

to Richard H. Jackson

Several gentlemen have assured him that they have written to Richard. He writes of what he has read in different newspapers about the war. He waiting for McClelland's advance on Richmond.

GLC07705.209

to Richard H. Jackson

He writes of Miss Watson (the lady he is interested in) and how he has introduced her to some of Richard's friends. He says his new partner, Elizabeth, will be happy to meet him.

GLC07705.210

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.

GLC07705.211

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.

GLC07705.212

to Richard H. Jackson

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

GLC07705.213

to Richard H. Jackson

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

GLC07705.214

to Richard H. Jackson

Duplicate of GLC0775.214

GLC07705.215

to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions Charles Hazelton.

GLC07705.216

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.

GLC07705.217

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.

GLC07705.218

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.

GLC07705.219

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.

GLC07705.220

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.

GLC07705.222

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.

GLC09414.0386

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

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

GLC09414.0387

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 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.

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