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7 October 1861
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
One of their boats, the Fanny, was captured and the crew was taken unaware near Roanoke Island. Written at Fort Clark.
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8 October 1861
The post master came and delivered his salary up to Sept. 1. later he tells the dramatic story of how they rescued the Indiana men from the boat, the Fanny. Written at Fort Clark.
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19 October 1861
There is a change in command. They are losing Gen. Wool who will no doubt be missed by all. This will change their whole schedule which he lists for his father starting at 5 am. He writes that he caught a deserter and earned extra money.
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20 October 1861
He left their last camp because it was an unhealthy place and a lot of the boys were getting sick. He would like to go to Virginia or N. Carolina next.
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28 October 1861
He writes he will be forwarding most of his pay and provides a list of things he wants his father to send him from home. There is fighting amonst the officials over who is appointed where and by whom. One of the Captains resigned and said he would...
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31 October 1861
He writes there is a great number of sea shells to collect. He wants to know what the people in New York think of his regiment. Then tells his father not to worry if he is taken prisoner. If he ever meets a secessionist "I will not try to take him...
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2 November 1861
No news. A large mail came but there was nothing from his father. He will write another letter later.
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13 November 1861
He is glad his father put the money he sent to good use...has a gripe with Mr. Choate. thinks he does not deserve to be paid back and doesn't understand why he doesn't fight for his country. He quotes from a letter of him that illustrates why he...
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18 November 1861
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He tells his father not to send any more clothes until he writes for them and is glad that Capt. Bernard was discharged.
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circa 1861-1864
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Includes a sketch of a windmill.
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