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2 January 1864
Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Father
He sends $50 home. He writes of the time when he may walk in and surprise his father.
GLC07705.193
13 January 1864
He recounts the raising of the "starry banner" over Fort Wagner. He described it as a gala time.
GLC07705.195
17 January 1862
Jackson, Henry (fl. 1862-1864)
to Richard H. Jackson
He tried to see Mr. Choate but did not see him, so handed the money over to Sam. He notes an entire list of food items he has sent via Adams Express and mentions a friend of the family who is sick.
GLC07705.198
10 February 1862
He writes that he has received money that RIchard sent and he has also sent some Sunday articles. He heard that Roanoke Island was attacked last Monday and fighting was still going on.
GLC07705.199
11 February 1862
He reiterates that he received the $35 and paid $20 to Mr. Choate. He heard that Roanoke Island was captured after three days.
GLC07705.201
10 March 1862
Jackson, Henry (fl. 1861-1864)
He had trouble at the post office and has sent a newspaper along.Charlie Austen and his cousin send their regards.
GLC07705.205
13 March 1862
The loss of the Cumberland and Congress at Newport News caused depression at home. He informs him that the whole Union army on the Potomac is on the advance and is glad his son is so devoted to his country.
GLC07705.206
29 March 1862
He went to a lecture by Richard's chaplain who talked about the war in North Carolina. His only fault was "he lugged in the negro too much in his discourse." He gave an engaging account of his experiences, after which he approached him and asked...
GLC07705.208
10 April 1862
Several gentlemen have assured him that they have written to Richard. He writes of what he has read in different newspapers about the war. He waiting for McClelland's advance on Richmond.
GLC07705.209
14 May 1862
He was in a dreadful states over a recent battle but calmed once he saw the list of killed and wounded and realized Richard wasn't on the list.
GLC07705.211
28 May 1862
He and his wife paid a visit to Davis Williamsburg. They have not heard from John and send their regards.
GLC07705.213
4 June 1862
Duplicate of GLC0775.214
GLC07705.215
21 June 1862
Very difficult to read, but looks like [Seccessionist] flag has already been pawned among the mementos of the war. He mentions Hazelton who has not read a certain book but plans to later. He describes the house he and his wife currently live.
GLC07705.217
ca. June 1862
Read in the paper that several thousand of Burnside's troops have landed at Newport News, which led him to believe Richard was among them.
GLC07705.219
28 July 1862
He writes of how his son has been exposed to the sad reality of life so early on and how proud he is of his devotion to his country. He met a young man from his son's regiment who said Richard has changed in appearance.
GLC07705.221
1 August 1862
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.
GLC07705.222
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.
GLC07705.224
17 August 1862
He received a letter from Mr. Evartsa nd mentions John Davis and Mr. Dobbs.
GLC07705.225
10 September 1862
He has not yet reached Saratoga. He read about the capturing of 1400 rebels in the paper. Mentions a Mr. Lloyd.
GLC07705.228
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.
GLC07705.230
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.
GLC07705.232
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
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