10 April 1862

Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He apologizes for not responding sooner and praises the youth that are risking their lives for their country. The subject of Martha and her activities comes up.

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11 May 1862

Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that the wounded of his regiment have come into town. The last page is an army song called "Marching Song."

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24 May 1862

Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Watson describes Richard's father's wedding. He notes that he saw Martha who told him Mr. Snow saw his father and told him about his regiment.

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22 June 1862

Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He praises him on his mature attitude toward his father's marriage. Then goes on about how interesting the news about the war is, expecially Burnside and McClellan.

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12 July 1862

Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that the wounded and disabled are now coming in the thousands, mainly from McClellan. His father and wife are healthy but his father worries about him.

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27 July 1862

Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he hopes his current movements onboard a steamer toward Newport News turn out to be just as successful as his previous movements and talks about God having a hand in their success.

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17 August 1862

Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He apologizes for his lateness in answering. Then he warns him not to let Stonewall Jackson take any of his men prisoners. General Corcoran will be released soon.

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25 September 1862

Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He has been reading the papers and feels they give an accurate account. He hopes Richard comes home safe and mentions other soldiers like Fred, Phil and Davis.

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2 November 1862

Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

Watson writes that the state election is coming off tomorrow and he expects it to be a close one. He tells Richard to read the 90th psalm.

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