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29 June 1859
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
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He arrives in Albany and travels from Albany to Troy. Then he took a train and described the scenery as "splendid." He gives his address where he will receive mail.
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3 July 1859
He makes stops in Crowne Point, Port Henry and a place called "Maria." He describes Maria as a great place for hunting and fishing. At one point they camped in a deserted log hut.
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17 May 1861
He currently has excellent accomodations. He expects to get to the city by Sunday and is enjoying good health.
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23 May 1861
He will call on his father when he reaches the city. He wants to know the details of his interview with Mr. Choate.
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4 June 1861
He writes that he is very busy and cannot write much now but will write a long letter soon.
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19 June 1861
Once again asks his father to writer to the Colonel asking for his discharge. He thinks he can get it because he is underage.
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27 June 1861
He thanks his father for his kind letter and for writing to the Secretary for his discharge. Sorry to hear his father feels bad about it.
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14 July 1861
He thanks him for all he is doing to try to get his discharge, but says he does not want his father to feel bad if he does not succeed.
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24 July 1861
A gun-boat called Penguin lies there for the purpose of watching the movements of the enemy. He heard the sound of muskets firing while at brigade drill. He later learned it was a sham battle between regiments.
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17 December 1861
He tells him to pay Mr. Choate what he owes when he gets paid. They have removed to Camp Windfield..
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