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16 October 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
Duplicate of GLC07705.232.
GLC07705.233
20 October 1862
He knows he will probably never recover the money he sent. Notes that he has received ninety-five letters from his son and has not had trouble recceiving mail from him up until this point. He is anxious because the army is on the advance.
GLC07705.235
28 October 1862
He includes a copy of a letter he received from a friend of his informing him of the safety of the money he sent earlier.
GLC07705.236
31 October 1862
Congratulates his son on his promotion.
GLC07705.238
3 November 1862
He wishes him success in his new promotion. Then lists the articles his son has asked him to send. He fills him in on the news such as that of Captain Hannah who was shot through the head by a man who seized his horse. Mr. Watson also congratulates...
GLC07705.240
4 November 1862
He will be sending the valise of all the items he requested and is anxious to hear of its receipt.
GLC07705.241
30 November 1862
Two letters sent in same envelope. One from Elizabeth Jackson and another from Henry Jackson written on the same day. He has sent the valise with everything requested..Elizabeth heard a friend of had died.
GLC07705.243
21 March 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He is glad that his father received the $35. He regrets that there is no news and is forced to write a short letter.
GLC07705.052
10 April 1862
They were ordered to embark on board the gun boat "Virginia." They anchored where they found a house and a man with a truce flag. 25 or 30 men came out which they took as prisoners. They all got new uniforms.
GLC07705.054
15 April 1862
He enjoyed the Chaplain's lecture. He is going to Elizabeth City next.
GLC07705.055
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