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9 November 1863
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He rode up to the front again and took position in the Beacon where he took a peep at Sumter. He mentions John Davis
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25 November 1863
He hopes his father will find his new position satisfactory. The bombardment is progressively slowing and there are signs of Charleston soon succumbing
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29 November 1863-2 December 1863
He describes Thanksgiving. Things have quieted near Fort Wagner. He requests a picture of Martha and describes the weather. He met a deserter who claimed to have come from the Rebels but it turned out he was nothing but a Union deserter.
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9 December 1863
One of their monitors sank and the cause is unknown. There is not much firing going on at present.
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1 August 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He called at the office of his son's regiment but was disappointed when he didn't find him. Mr. Evarts is away but will return. He mentions Mr. Watson.
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13 August 1862
He believes his son now looks older after a year in the army. He read in the paper that McClellan is withdrawing his army from Harrison's Landing.
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17 August 1862
He received a letter from Mr. Evartsa nd mentions John Davis and Mr. Dobbs.
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10 September 1862
He has not yet reached Saratoga. He read about the capturing of 1400 rebels in the paper. Mentions a Mr. Lloyd.
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3 October 1862
Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864
She writes that she is taking a "mother's interest" in him. She saw Martha and learned about his writing to her.
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16 October 1862
He is worried about money he has sent to his son by Adams Express. He is concerned that he knows nothing about his son's movements. He heard of a second regiment of the Hawkin's Zouaves under the auspices of his chaplain.
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