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25 January 1870
to Richard H. Jackson
He is happy because his watch was recovered in response to an advertisement he put out. Then he reminises about the times they spent with Harry and Joe and asks him to come up several times.
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12 January 1870
W.D.B., fl. 1870
He has taken his old position in the Office of Cashier but does not expect it to last long. Allie Halsted came to visit and they went up to Warwick. His mother intends to give up the store.
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2 June 1888
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
[Resolution Adopted at the Annual Reunion of the Hawkins Zoaves]
They resolve to one day meet the members of the 3rd Georgia Regiment as friends, under the US flag.
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7 July 1869
Report of the First Reunion of the Society of the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corps.
The first reunion was successful. They created a Roll of Honor which includes all the names of officers and soldiers in the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corp and a constitution. The next meeting will be held at Niagara Falls.
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8 June 1863
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
His father acknowledges the receipt of his letter of the 5th. He says there is no news to report.
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18 August 1863
They are glad to hear of his safety and continued satisfaction with the current situation. He met one of his acquaintances. He mentions Mrs. Foster's brothers who were drafted..
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22 February 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe received Sylvia's package of chocolate and stationary. He also reports that one morning they actually had fresh eggs at breakfast and Marty ate six of them.
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23 February 1945
Moe describes a cathedral he visited and compares the attitude the English have toward their own history versus the French attitude towards history. He also mentions that he received a package from his mother.
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8 September 1863
He mentions Mr. Allen Foster who is laid up with boils on his leg. They took a trip to Coney Island where they met Gus Snow. Mrs. Bennett is suffering from inflammation from the lungs.
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13 September 1863
very faded, cannot be read.
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20 September 1863
He has sent his son a watch and hopes he is pleased with it. He mentions the Miss Kennedys. H. Fulton arrive on Tuesday but brought no letter from Richard.
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1 October 1863
He has not heard from his son in a while and is worried something may have happened to him.
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8 October 1863
He is very glad to have finally heard from the Richard as there was an irregularity with the mail, On page 2, there is a picture of a castle-like building. He includes some figures from his bank book.
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16 October 1863
He is disappointed not to have received a letter by the last post, but acknowledges the receipt of the 40 dollars he sent.
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1 November 1863
He is happy to find his son in good health. The weather in Central Park has improved but soon winter will come and people will be skating. Last page is written over.
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10 November 1863
He writes there is great anxiety over the fall of Sumter which appears to hold out. He also mentions a party for Mrs. Watson that has been postponed.
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15 November 1863
On the front page there is a sketch of a Hawkins' Zouave with a long, stretched out neck. He writes that that he was hired to drive a wagon and deliver goods uptown for [illegible] but looks like Duncan's Sons for $8 a week. Also, he says Mr...
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18 November 1863
He acknowledges that the he has recived the $50.
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3 December 1863
He writes that he has received two letters from Richard. He is fine and has been getting the hang of his new job.
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5 December 1863
He remarks that Richard has grown much more comfortable since going through several hardships than he was at the beginning. Mr. Stewart recommends he make his acquaintance with with a Mr. A. Keeling, who was once enlisted but is now living in...
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14 December 1863
He has sent the diary that Richard requested.
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19 December 1863
He mentions a John who received a letter from Richard and intends to settle up with him after Christmas.
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27 December 1863
He writes that on Christmas, he and Richard's mother passed the time with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. He is preparing for General Corcoran's funeral.
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3 January 1864
They spent time with the Watsons again. He names everything they ate.
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5 January 1864
He has sent Richard another diary.
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