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29 June 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He writes of how "Him who ruleth above, that judeth of all men, entreating Him to hold the guiding hand over me while engaged in the dreadful courage of battle..."
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1861-1864
[Instead of addressing via Fortress Monroe say By way of New York]
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23 June 1862
Letter of introduction fro George Jr. Langbeim.
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6 July 1862
He will most certainly be going to Richmond again and mentions that cousin James was wounded in the battle of Fair Oaks.
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8 July 1862
He encloses a receipt for the two certificates. On his way to Richmond.
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9 July 1862
He writes they are to embark at 6 am and their destination is unknown.
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16 July 1862
He mentions highlights from the recent journey. once they arrived he was the first to get a pass in Norfolk and describes the town.
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7 July 1862
Mentions the Watsons.
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22 July 1862
He compares Norfolk to New York and points out their similarities. He writes that Portsmouth is much smaller than New York but much prettier. He notes that today is his birthday.
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He will go to Newport News before going to Richmond. He celebrated his 18th birthday.
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26 July 1862
He lists all the regiments comprising the division of Gen. Burnside. He asks his father to see Evarts and procure a comission for him.
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31 July 1862
He mentions that his father recently took a trip around Central Park with a wounded officer. He also heard that an officer from his regiment called at the house when his father was absent. Heasks his father if he saw Burnside when he was in New York.
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2 August 1862
He received orders to pack up and leave within a half hour. He got paid and will send $25 or $30.
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4 August 1862
He expected to go up to Harrison's landing but ended up anchored to Fortress Monroe.
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6 August 1862
He describes the encampment scene on the banks of Rappahanock. He writes that some men will come face to face with the enemy and they are all delighted with this.
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10 August 1862
He mentions an old friend who he found out had been wounded and taken prisoner near RIchmond.
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9 July 1944
Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia talks about the movies, and mentions Alice, Al, and Archer.
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13 July 1944
Sylvia mentions Mad, and responds to Moe's letters.
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14 July 1944
Sylvia reports that she has bought a copy of a French newspaper.
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15 July 1944
Sylvia mentions Ruth and Bess, and goes to the dentist.
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16 July 1944
Sylvia's father came home only to have a relapse. He had to be taken to the hospital again.
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18 July 1944
Sylvia talked with her parents of their future.
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19 July 1944
Sylvia reports that her father is still ill and Mad got a Mexican divorce.
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14 August 1941 - 16 December 1941
Askin, Thomas Barwiss Hagstog, Jr., fl. 1938-1958
USS Memphis journal: Memorys and Incidents of My Last 60(?) Days in the United States Navy
Diary of Quartermaster Second Class Thomas Barwiss Hagstog Askin, Jr. containing a countdown of days until his relief day. Askin's diary describes day-to-day experiences aboard the USS Memphis. Includes entries regarding correspondence, entertainment...
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6 September 1862
He embarked on the steamer Lousiana and arrived in the dock of Washington City where the men and women asked what regiment they were from. Upon replying Hawkins, they received a warm welcome.
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25 October 1862
Although his request for a leave of absence to go to New York was denied, Col. Hawkins said he could go as far as Washington. Then writes about the benefits of his promotion. Heasks for a leather valise and includes a list of items of things he will...
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12 August 1862
He writes of the new recruits that will be coming in and admonishes those who try to pay their way out of serving their country.
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15 August 1862
Though they haven't seen any rebels, writes that if he does he will not take him prisoner but kill him. Cavalry and artillery arrived from Harrison recently. He describes the beautiful scenery and mentions Charlie.
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19 August 1862
C.K's men landed at Port Royal and captured 15 furloughed rebel soldiers from Richmond.
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20 August 1862
He is glad his father received the $22 and glad he heard from Mr. Evarts even though his attempts were not successful.
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23 August 1862
Duryee's Zoaves have arrived and are temporarily quartered with them. saw Ben Parkland.
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29 August 1862
He heard Gen. Lee and his army were advancing , so cavalry and artillery changed their positions. He wants to know why Mr. Watson doesn't write. Andy Dobbs brought 15 new recruits.
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2 September 1862
He heard a bridge blow up as well as a goverment factory. He describes the country side. Last page written over.
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16 September 1862
The cavalry rode to the edge of town and met the rebels in considerable force. The union troops then entered the town admidst much cheering. A false report surfaced that he was taken prisoner.He had dysentary.
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19 September 1862
He has enclosed 3 card photographs, not included here.
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Squads in hundreds of rebel prisoners are coming in. Hospitals are full of both Union and Confederate soldiers but he remains healthy.
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22 September 1862
They lost 300 or 400 men in the last battle.
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1 October 1862
He assures his father that a mistake has been made when the claim is made that the zoaves participated in the battle of Antietam. They were, in fact held in reserve. He says the army is behind in its payments.
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7 October 1862
He notes that President Lincoln arrived in town after his visit with the Grand Army and made two short speeches.
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11 October 1862
He writes that Mr. Hallow received his father's letter informing him the money written for by him had been sent on.
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20 October 1862
He describes the beauty of where they are camped in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Then talks of the beautiful new uniform.
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29 October 1862
He left encampment at Pleasant Valley and marched onward until they crossed the Potomac into Virginia. He is now in charge of some 40 men.
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31 October 1862
He is glad the Haller family received the money everyone was so worried about.
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3 November 1862-4 November 1862
He camped where the rebels had possession of in the morning. A skirmish broke out.
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9 November 1862
The army has been cracking down on "stragglers." but says the Ninth has no stragglers and they can march longer than anyone else and Burnside himself has complimented them.
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11 November 1862
General Burnside will now command the Army of the Potomac, and Gen. McClellan will step down. The 9th Army Corps will be sad to see him go. He includes General Orders.
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12 November 1862
He writes they are still here but will probably move on Thursday.
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14 November 1862
He reports a sad incident in which two Germans were practicing a bayonet exercise and one accidently pierced the heart of the other. He tried to shoot himself afterward but was prevented from doing so and locked up.
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20 November 1862
He describes a skirmish across the Rappahanock. He reports that he received the valise with all the items he requested and requests more items like a coat and boots.
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Sylvia says her father must see a psychiatrist, because his health will not improve unless his mental state also improves.
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