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9 March 1863
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
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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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13 March 1863
He just received amrching orders, destination unknown but suspects it will be North or South Carolina.
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21 March 1863
The "Keohuck" broke down. The first division is going West.
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19 March 1863
Everyone has been ordered to Tennessee to reinforce Rosencrane.
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27 March 1863
Last page includes a tracing of his hand for his father to determine his glove size.
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4 April 1863
He left Newport News at 9am and on the way stayed in a first class hotel for a night. He will send $240 by express mail.
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12 April 1863
On the move again, at daybreak disembarked at Portsmouth...very faded, unable to read.
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14 April 1863
Yesterday the rebels advanced upon their cavalry pickets and opened fire. A skirmish broke out and quickly ended. He hears they have about 15,000 men which can resist and keep at bay 50 to 100,000 men.
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26 April 1863
He describes the camp where very often they hear "Johnny Reb's" bullets fly overhead. 3 of their men have been wounded. He regrets joining the infantry, and would have gone into the cavalry or artillery arm instead.
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29 April 1863
He doesn't think they will move again until Monday when the new enlists arrive. He has adopted a resolution of condolence for Lt Col. Kimbal's family.
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30 April 1863
Dix issued a telegraph dispatch ordering them to stay after their term of service expires , until May 12th. but they don't want to stay. There's no reason why it is a necessity.
Includes the order given from headquarters.
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19 August 1863-21 August 1863
On board a steam ship, close to the "Powhattan." He describes the other ships he can see and Fort Sumpter..."The smoke curling up from our guns on Morris Island as well as those of the enemy..." He formed a friendship with Capt. Gadsden of the "Arajo...
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30 August 1863
He writes about his daily schedule. In his off hours he lifts weights, works on his arithmetic, takes a stroll or rides a horse...dines with Andy Dobbs...
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1 September 1863
Includes a receipt from the Adams Express Company for $35.00.
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4 September 1863
He rode his horse to the other side of the army to Papa Plantation where the planter's negroes offered them dinner.
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7 September 1863
Wagner and Gregg have fallen and have been captured along with 60 prisoners. The old flag will reign over Sumpter and Charleston. They have reoccupied the entire island.
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August 1888
[Invitation to the Sixth Reunion of The Survivors Association of the Third Georgia Regiment]
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26 December 1863-27 December 1863
He mentions a possible visit to [Hernandria?] and mentions John Davis and the Watsons.
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23 September 1863
He has not received his watch as of yet. Meanwhile the enemy continues to annoy them on Moultrie and James' Island, but the losses are small. He has a bad toothache.
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16 October 1863
They are engaged in strengthening Fort Wagner Gregg, interested in couple of people his father mentioned in his last letter; John and Coyvette Martha. He still feels bitter toward them.
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23 October 1863
He is very busy and does not have adequate time to pursue his arithmetic and other leisure activities. He thinks that when Charleston is taken, he will have an easier time of it.
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1 November 1863
The final bombardment of Fort Sumter took place and destroyed the old Confederate flag that flew above it.
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2 November 1863
He sent $50 by Adams Express.
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9 November 1863
He rode up to the front again and took position in the Beacon where he took a peep at Sumter. He mentions John Davis
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25 November 1863
He hopes his father will find his new position satisfactory. The bombardment is progressively slowing and there are signs of Charleston soon succumbing
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