Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865 to William Jackson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00203.12 Author/Creator: Jackson, Edwin, fl. 1862-1865 Place Written: Cairo, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 19, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25.2 x 20.8 cm. Order a Copy
The regiment is in Cairo, IL, on its way to Helena, AK, where Jackson is happy to be going. He describes a parade they were in, where the regiment's "Silver Band" played and ladies blew them kisses and waved their handkerchiefs. He talks about his emotional departure from his father, but firmly defends his decision to fight for his country and do his duty for the three years for which he enlisted - although he feels that one man per family in the army is enough. He complains about the high prices, specifically of coffee, in Cairo, and recounts how he (maybe) accidentally forgot to pay for a cup.
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