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24 May 1862
Watson, Sam (fl. 1861-1864)
to Richard H. Jackson
Watson describes Richard's father's wedding. He notes that he saw Martha who told him Mr. Snow saw his father and told him about his regiment.
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7 June 1862
Fred (fl. 1861-1864)
His friend tells him the story of how he got back to New York starting with when he left Roanoke Island.
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12 July 1862
He writes that the wounded and disabled are now coming in the thousands, mainly from McClellan. His father and wife are healthy but his father worries about him.
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17 August 1862
He apologizes for his lateness in answering. Then he warns him not to let Stonewall Jackson take any of his men prisoners. General Corcoran will be released soon.
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25 September 1862
He has been reading the papers and feels they give an accurate account. He hopes Richard comes home safe and mentions other soldiers like Fred, Phil and Davis.
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Davis, John (fl. 1861-1864)
This is a letter from the father of a friend of his who is also fighting in the war. He is glad that so far Richard and John have been spared.
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20 October 1862
Maxwell, A.S. (fl. 1861-1864)
He writes that that he is very well and describes various tomfoolery such as dressing up in women's clothes and running out in the street where he talked to another girl and told her to call him Alice,
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2 November 1862
Watson writes that the state election is coming off tomorrow and he expects it to be a close one. He tells Richard to read the 90th psalm.
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10 November 1862
Armstrong, Jas (fl. 1861-1864)
He is glad Richard is in command because there are so many drunken officers milling about. "Little Mac" was removed and he is glad because he thinks Mac is a bully. Also, he does not think the war will end under the present administration.
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15 November 1862
Watson, Martha (fl. 1861-1864)
She has sent him a picture of herself.
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2 December 1862
Maxwell, Alexander S. (fl. 1861-1864)
Maxwell mainly talks about the young ladies that are now in his acquaintance.
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7 December 1862
She does not like the fact that he called her "handsome" in his last letter.
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26 December 1862
She is glad he was not injured by the recent bombardment. She describes her Christmas which they spent with Richard's parents.
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29 December 1862
Austin, J.J. (fl. 1861-1864)
He mentions a letter from Charlie that describes a battle in Fredericksburg. He insists that Richard would like country life if he had not only experienced the hardships.
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1863
She describes her New Year's Day which involved a mouse.
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2 January 1863
He describes what he did last Christmas Eve.
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17 January 1863
She recently went with her parents to Richard's father's house and they had a nice time.
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20 January 1863
She is glad he is learning to sidesaddle well. She also warns him not to dream so loud and finds the idea of him calling her name in his sleep funny.
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25 January 1863
She writes that his father has bought his coat and that she has been invited to a ball.
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9 February 1863
Davis, J.M. (fl. 1861-1864)
He writes about Richard's mother and father and says his father is doing well and his mother is anxious for him to come home so that she may embrace him.
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10 February 1863
She tells of the recent marriage of a mutual acquaintance.
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16 February 1863
She thought a recent letter of his may have been a valentine but no such luck. His parents are going to a benefit party and they want her to go with them.
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21 February 1863
Martie (fl. 1861-1864)
He writes about how bad the winter is but it is great for sleighing.
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1 March 1863
He is currently very sick but hopes to get better soon. He is waiting for a response from Richard and will send a photograph of himself.
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14 March 1863
Gus (fl. 1861-1864)
He thanks him for finally sending a letter. He is glad he made Lieutenant and thanks him for his kindness toward Fred when he was sick.
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29 March 1863
He writes that he is very well and has recently seen Miss Hatteras but has not been down to see Miss Harrison. He has heard the 9th Army Corps has gone out in New [illegible but looks like York] to the Western Department but he does not know if they...
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16 April 1863
She heard from his father that he has now been removed from Newport News.
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10 June 1863
She has heard heard that Southern ladies possess more attraction than Northern ladies. Also, she received a picture from Richard's friend John Davis which she describes as a very handsome picture.
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27 February 1863
Jackson, H. (fl. 1861-1864)
His father tells him he likes Martha Watson and is glad his son is friends with her, but he has no way of knowing what she thinks of Richard. He tells Richard to wait and see because the world is big and girls are plenty.
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He writes that they have had beautiful sleighing and informs him he will be on Broadway when his regiment arrives.
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25 March 1863
He writes that his son should get a very warm reception upon his return. Also, he says business has been good lately. He mentions Mr. Austin.
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1 April 1863
He tells his son he has called to order the cap he requested but he will not get it until Friday so he will mail it Saturday at the latest.
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7 April 1863
Thanks him for the $100 he sent. He is glad his son has pleasant quarters at Fortress Monroe.
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22 April 1863
He describes Col. Kimball's funeral.
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10 July 1863
She writes that John came to visit her last night and that it must be beautiful where he is is because of the abundance of fish.
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20 July 1863
Sam (fl. 1861-1864)
Since he returned over 5,000 patients have been admitted to the hospital. He received a letter from Davis recently and has received a furlough he didn't even ask for.
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28 August 1863
Gibbons, Patrick F. (fl. 1861-1864)
He thanks him for the information RIchard sent him. He was surprised by Richard's current address since he thought he had already served long enough but realized he was doing something quite different now.
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6 September 1863
Merritt, J. B. (fl. 1861-1864)
He mentions Gus Snow and Jimmy Armstrong. He talks about how great the weather is and bemoans the fact that there are not many women at Hilton's Head.
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19 September 1863
Armstrong, J.A. (fl. 1861-1864)
He tells Richard he has just been drafted.
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12 October 1863
He received a letter from Sam recently that talked about a Mr. John M. Auliff and his success as a rum seller.
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31 October 1863
He dreamt there had been a battle of Chattanooga. Even though Pemberton is dead, he dreamt he commanded the rebel forces and was defeated. He tells Richard about the shoe business and the different ladies that come into his shop.
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11 November 1863
Kid (fl. 1861-1864)
He writes that there was a falling out between himself and Mr. Dunshaw, the general clerk. They got into a fight and Kid knocked him down. Since then they have been civil.
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2 December 1863
Child, Charles (fl. 1861-1864)
The new 9th was consolidated with the 17th and the whole regiment is in Tennessee now. He mention several mutual acquaintances whose positions in the service at recently changed.
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4 December 1863
Cafferty, R. P. (fl. 1861-1864)
He writes it will be impossible to come see Richard now as they are very busy. He has not seen Martha since his departure,
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17 December 1863
He writes that he finds Richard's letters very interesting and hopes he will visit Boston soon. He mentions their friend Samuel.
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31 December 1863
Unknown [illegible]
He writes that someone [illegible] is capable of performing the duties of a wife for him.
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3 April 1861
Chapple, James (fl. 1861 -1864)
No year. He mentions Mary Cranston whom he forgot to ask a favor of. He invites Richard over for the weekend.
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10 October 1870
He describes the Boat Club Championship race.
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6 July 1865
Jackson, Lizzie (fl. 1865-)
to Brother (Richard H. Jackson)
She writes that they are to have a picnic for the returning soldiers but she had to turn down the invitation because he is not there to go with her.
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18 April 1865
Chapple, James A. (fl. 1865-)
He writes about the effect of Lincoln's death.
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