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to Richard H. Jackson

She writes of how Richard's parents got their photographs done. She also notes the beautiful weather.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he is very well and has recently seen Miss Hatteras but has not been down to see Miss Harrison. He has heard the 9th Army Corps has gone out in New [illegible but looks like York] to the Western Department but he does not know if they...

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to Richard H. Jackson

She heard from his father that he has now been removed from Newport News.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He called on some friends who were very disappointed in not seeing Richard but are hoping to see him next week.

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to Richard H. Jackson

She has heard heard that Southern ladies possess more attraction than Northern ladies. Also, she received a picture from Richard's friend John Davis which she describes as a very handsome picture.

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to Richard H. Jackson

His father tells him he likes Martha Watson and is glad his son is friends with her, but he has no way of knowing what she thinks of Richard. He tells Richard to wait and see because the world is big and girls are plenty.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He is enclosing $500.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that they have had beautiful sleighing and informs him he will be on Broadway when his regiment arrives.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions the clothing that Richard requested and how he is busy getting everything together to send to him. He mentions Miss Milligan.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He is sending the collars he requested along with some tobacco and a few cigars.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that his son should get a very warm reception upon his return. Also, he says business has been good lately. He mentions Mr. Austin.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He tells his son he has called to order the cap he requested but he will not get it until Friday so he will mail it Saturday at the latest.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Thanks him for the $100 he sent. He is glad his son has pleasant quarters at Fortress Monroe.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He hopes he will not be too disappointed to learn the War Department has decided to retain the service of the two-year men. He is sorry to hear of Col. Kimball's death.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He describes Col. Kimball's funeral.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He heard Richard was in town but did not know where to find him. He is expecting to go back to Frederick soon but they are currently advancing and it is uncertain when they could return.

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to Richard H. Jackson

She writes that John came to visit her last night and that it must be beautiful where he is is because of the abundance of fish.

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to Richard H. Jackson

Since he returned over 5,000 patients have been admitted to the hospital. He received a letter from Davis recently and has received a furlough he didn't even ask for.

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to Richard H. Jackson

She informs him that she has never thought of him in any other way than as a friend and was unprepared for his question in that regard. She apologizes for wounding him and says he is always welcome to visit.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He thanks him for the information RIchard sent him. He was surprised by Richard's current address since he thought he had already served long enough but realized he was doing something quite different now.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions Gus Snow and Jimmy Armstrong. He talks about how great the weather is and bemoans the fact that there are not many women at Hilton's Head.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He apologizes for the brevity of his letter. He has absolutely nothing to write about.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He tells Richard he has just been drafted.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He had a splendid ride to Seabrook and enjoyed the plantations. He received a note from Richard's father reminding him of the parcel containing his watch.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He received a letter from Sam recently that talked about a Mr. John M. Auliff and his success as a rum seller.

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