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21 February 1863
Martie (fl. 1861-1864)
to Richard H. Jackson
He writes about how bad the winter is but it is great for sleighing.
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1 March 1863
Maxwell, Alexander S. (fl. 1861-1864)
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
Watson, Martha (fl. 1861-1864)
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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15 June 1864
Gibbons, Patrick F. (fl. 1864-)
He is glad to hear of their friend Samuel's prosperity. He believes that Boston is the best city for a stranger to prosper.
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12 January 1864
Merritt, John B. (fl. 1864-)
He describes his Christmas and New Years in which he ate and drank alot. New Year's Day is also his birthday and his friends said "he would drink the Croton dry."
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10 August 1863
Carrie (fl. 1863-)
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.
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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.
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9 September 1864
Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Henry Jackson
He describes the Catskills where he is staying to his father and sailing up the Hudson.
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Unknown
Annie Lisle
Down near the wavering willows/'Neath the Sunbeams's Smile...
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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.
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22 February 1861
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. 1861-1864)
No year. He saw Mary Cranston and Emma last night and had a great time.
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15 January 1861
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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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, Parick 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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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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5 January 1862
Davies, Isabelle (fl. 1862-1865)
She describes her Christmas and New Year's.
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H.S. (fl. 1885)
From the Library of Arthur L. Jackson
Shows man in medieval clothes carrying books.
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3 November 1923
McCarl, J.R. (fl. 1923-)
to Arthur L Jackson
Notice of Settlement (Office of the Auditor of the War Department)
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