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14 February 1863
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
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He tells him there will be no furloughs now so the Corporal won't be coming. He'll have to send the coat express anyway.
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18 February 1863
He asks his father what Martha Watson thinks of him since he has been writing to her frequently.
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19 February 1863
He acknowledges receipt of the coat.
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21 February 1863
He talks about how good his coats fit. One has gold lace on the sleeves, the same as the Confederate soldiers wear, which confused some people. He went to the theater.
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24 February 1863
A grand review of the whole 9th Army Corps. took place. He received everything he asked for from his father.
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1 March 1863
He is "Officer of the Day" today.
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4 March 1863
He describes the vessels, the "Langamon" and the "Galena."
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9 March 1863
He is getting acquainted with the naval officers. expects Burnside to once again take command of his favorite 9th Army Corps.
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11 March 1863
He entrusted his valise to Lt. Perly who will be in New York a couple of days and instructed him to call on his father if he has time.
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13 March 1863
He just received amrching orders, destination unknown but suspects it will be North or South Carolina.
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