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16 April 1863
Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
She heard from his father that he has now been removed from Newport News.
GLC07705.351
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.
GLC07705.353
27 February 1863
Jackson, Henry, 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.
GLC07705.354
31 December 1863
He writes that someone [illegible] is capable of performing the duties of a wife for him.
GLC07705.384
3 April 1861
Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865
No year. He mentions Mary Cranston whom he forgot to ask a favor of. He invites Richard over for the weekend.
GLC07705.386
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.
GLC07705.389
10 August 1863
Carrie, fl. 1860-1866
She apologizes for taking so long to write and teases him about his current activities. She says he must be flirting with all the girls.
GLC07705.396
16 December 1861
Flinn, Sam, fl. 1861
He writes that they have been marching for a while. He likes their current stop (Frederick City) because there are several large stores and good-looking girls.
GLC07705.397
17 July 1861
A.M., fl. 1861-1864
No year. He said he called on Mrs. Hallers the other evening and had a nice time. He will leave Frederick City for Baltimore soon and thinks he will go to work there.
GLC07705.403
12 May 1863
Miller, Jacob, fl. 1863
to Mr. Baker
In Baton Rouge, he was to take charge of the guns in defence. His wife arrived in New Orleans, only to lose all her luggage and escape with one dress. Later they went to Pattersonville where the fighting was severe. They mangaed to get some artillery...
GLC07205.019
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