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25 June 1862
Beall, R.S., fl. 1862
to Thomas Hillhouse
He will be transmitting muster rolls of the field and the staff and companies of the 47th regiment.
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7 June 1861
Irish, C.B., fl. 1861
to Gen. Mauram
He requests a pattern of Haverlock suited to their regiment.
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6 October 1862
Heese, H.B., fl. 1861
to Gen. Hillhouse
"I can learn nothing of the whereabouts of the Monticello regiment--will you please advise me of its completion and when and where I shall pay?" Letter from the paymaster.
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29 March 1862
to Unknown
Mentions John Ballard. Letter is almost illegible but he also mentions a Colonel that was arrested.
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24 November 1864
Doyle, John H., fl. 1864
to Sir
He tells of his journey onboard the Ohio toward Fortress Monroe. he describes the ship and coming in harbors in New York, Rhode Island, and Deleware.
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5 July 1863
to Mr. Baker
He describes his journey since they left Philadelphia. The commander of the boat is a man named John L. Davis, "who fears nothing but his maker." He mentions that he is sick of the war and currently they have been waiting for the Massachusetts to...
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21 October 1862
Moore, William, fl. 1862
to Mr. Thurman
He does not like their Captain. He describes Captain Parks as cowardly. All the men dislike him. Credit should be given where it's due he says and lists several officers he approves of.
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13 January 1862
Burroughs, Charles, fl. 1862
to William Gifford
Charles thanks William for the package he sent of various food stuffs. He then describes his daily activities as a soldier. There was a chance for a fight but the Rebels have not shown themselves.
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23 July 1862
Albert, fl. 1861-1864
to Sister
Albert has been very busy and this has delayed writing to his sister.They've been working hard loading horse teams. But things are easier now. He describes his meals.
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26 July 1862
Barrows, Arad, fl. 1862
to Madam
A thank you letter from Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee for the fair that was held at the saloon.
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12 March 1864
McCollough, William A., fl. 1964
to Friend Fen
William writes that his life is very dull. The only excitement comes when they're on picket. They occasionally exchange shots with the Rebels and this results in 4 or 5 getting killed.
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21 September 1862
Mouse, William, fl. 1862
Since last he wrote the battle of the 27th of August was very severe. They did not have a staff officer to lead them but were able to take 3 pieces of artillery. He was recently promoted to corporal.
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22 February 1861
Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
No year. He spent a week at New Year's but did not have enough time to see any of the Miss Harrisons. However, he saw Mrs. Haller. Asks Richard if he needs a clerk, for he would be happy to oblige,
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2 May 1861
Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865
No year. He saw Mary Cranston and Emma last night and had a great time.
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15 January 1861
Armstrong, J.A., fl. 1861-1864
No year. He says he is tired of working for someone or some people and would like to just work for himself.. Kid recently wrote him saying he is sick of the South.
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circa 1861-1864
He writes that he never knew so many girls in his life. Lately he has been answering to the name A. Stone, with the Maxwell left off and he is introduced this way to girls that have never met him. They then say he looks a lot like Maxwell.
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13 January 1861
No year. He writes that he has no confidence in the leaders but he has a lot of confidence in the soldiers. He says the boys are all fine and they are great card players.
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28 January 1864
Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864
He writes about how people's tastes vary greatly especially when it comes to pens. Then he goes on to say that he is glad Richard is leaving the South before summer sets in because there are better business opportunities in the North.
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17 February 1864
Vandhart, D., fl. 1861-1864
He thanks him for the errand to his family and says he misses him now, for the cabin is cheerless and business irksome. He then fills him in on his daily activities.
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3 March 1864
Charlie, fl. 1861-1864
He writes that he answered an ad form a lady asking to hear from soldiers. He wrote in and she calls him her "Darling Soldier Boy," and they have promised to exchange photographs. He warns Richard not to tell Miss Annie. Also tells the story of how...
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2 June 1864
He is hoping to get a furlough. In other news he dreamt about Richard and saw the two of them having a great time in New York. He is currently with a splendid officer. The quarters he has built are excellent.
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30 August 1864
He thanks Richard for the knife he requested. He saw Mattie last night and had a great time. Asks Richard if he can get a copy of "Fanny Hill."
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9 September 1864
Emerson, Charlie, fl. 1861-1864
He mentions again that that his clerical force is getting very low and he really needs someone.
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Framed photograph of Richard H. Jackson
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12 July 1862
Watson, Sam, fl. 1861-1864
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 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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25 March 1863
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
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. 1861-1865
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
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, John 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
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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