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3 April 1873
Unknown
to Richard H. Jackson
Invitation to attend an evening at an address on Mercer St.
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7 April 1873
Reed, Lillie H. (fl. 1873-)
Thank you note Jackson thanking him for informing them of the "love of Mr. Price."
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26 May 1869
Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864)
to Friend
He finally visited his friend's aunt. He saw the friend's mother as well and met the grandmother who is sick.
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27 March 1863
Martin (fl. 1861-1864)
He notes that his love of adventure is not yet satisfied, yet he thinks it would be after two years of military service. He writes that Richard's mother wants very much to receive a letter from him.
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11 July 1872
to G. H.
He wants a badge not to exceed in cost more than $100.
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Kay, G.H. (fl. 1872-)
He accepts Jackson's challenge to make a badge not to excceed the value of $100.
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23 July 1863
Coachman, M.N. (fl. 1863-)
He received his letter enclosing copy of testimonials. Then saw Mr. Soder who promised his full cooperation securing a position for the recipient of this letter.
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6 January 1873
Langbein, Julius (fl. 1873-)
to Sir
Invitation to plan a reunion for the Hawkins Zoaves.
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12 January 1870
W.D.B. (fl. 1870-)
He has taken his old position in the Office of Cashier but does not expect it to last long. Allie Halsted came to visit and they went up to Warwick. His mother intends to give up the store.
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2 June 1888
[Resolution Adopted at the Annual Reunion of the Hawkins Zoaves]
They resolve to one day meet the members of the 3rd Georgia Regiment as friends, under the US flag.
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7 July 1869
Report of the First Reunion of the Society of the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corps.
The first reunion was successful. They created a Roll of Honor which includes all the names of officers and soldiers in the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corp and a constitution. The next meeting will be held at Niagara Falls.
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28 August 1863
Jackson, H. (fl. 1861-1864)
They are glad to hear of his safety and continued satisfaction with the current situation. He met one of his acquaintances. He mentions Mrs. Foster's brothers who were drafted..
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20 September 1863
He has sent his son a watch and hopes he is pleased with it. He mentions the Miss Kennedys. H. Fulton arrive on Tuesday but brought no letter from Richard.
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8 October 1863
He is very glad to have finally heard from the Richard as there was an irregularity with the mail, On page 2, there is a picture of a castle-like building. He includes some figures from his bank book.
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1 November 1863
He is happy to find his son in good health. The weather in Central Park has improved but soon winter will come and people will be skating. Last page is written over.
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15 November 1863
On the front page there is a sketch of a Hawkins' Zouave with a long, stretched out neck. He writes that that he was hired to drive a wagon and deliver goods uptown for [illegible] but looks like Duncan's Sons for $8 a week. Also, he says Mr...
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18 November 1863
He acknowledges that the he has recived the $50.
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5 December 1863
He remarks that Richard has grown much more comfortable since going through several hardships than he was at the beginning. Mr. Stewart recommends he make his acquaintance with with a Mr. A. Keeling, who was once enlisted but is now living in...
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19 December 1863
He mentions a John who received a letter from Richard and intends to settle up with him after Christmas.
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27 December 1863
He writes that on Christmas, he and Richard's mother passed the time with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. He is preparing for General Corcoran's funeral.
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12 January 1864
He writes about the weather mainly and how there has been excellent sleighing.
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21 January 1864
He writes about the performance of "Barney Williams and his Wife.."
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31 March 1862
Charley (fl. 1861-1864)
He complains that Richard never writes and wants to know if he is made at him. He then calls attention to the fact that Richard is writing to more than one lady.
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8 April 1862
He writes that he enjoys Richard's letters. He is with his friend Charley and asks why he cannot get a furlough to come to New York.
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28 April 1862
He informs Richard that Theodore had been sick recently. He also mentioned that he better be careful when writing to Miss Watson and Miss Milligan.
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24 May 1862
Watson, Sam (fl. 1861-1864)
Watson describes Richard's father's wedding. He notes that he saw Martha who told him Mr. Snow saw his father and told him about his regiment.
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7 June 1862
Fred (fl. 1861-1864)
His friend tells him the story of how he got back to New York starting with when he left Roanoke Island.
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12 July 1862
He writes that the wounded and disabled are now coming in the thousands, mainly from McClellan. His father and wife are healthy but his father worries about him.
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17 August 1862
He apologizes for his lateness in answering. Then he warns him not to let Stonewall Jackson take any of his men prisoners. General Corcoran will be released soon.
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25 September 1862
He has been reading the papers and feels they give an accurate account. He hopes Richard comes home safe and mentions other soldiers like Fred, Phil and Davis.
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Davis, John (fl. 1861-1864)
This is a letter from the father of a friend of his who is also fighting in the war. He is glad that so far Richard and John have been spared.
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20 October 1862
Maxwell, A.S. (fl. 1861-1864)
He writes that that he is very well and describes various tomfoolery such as dressing up in women's clothes and running out in the street where he talked to another girl and told her to call him Alice,
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2 November 1862
Watson writes that the state election is coming off tomorrow and he expects it to be a close one. He tells Richard to read the 90th psalm.
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10 November 1862
Armstrong, Jas (fl. 1861-1864)
He is glad Richard is in command because there are so many drunken officers milling about. "Little Mac" was removed and he is glad because he thinks Mac is a bully. Also, he does not think the war will end under the present administration.
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15 November 1862
Watson, Martha (fl. 1861-1864)
She has sent him a picture of herself.
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2 December 1862
Maxwell, Alexander S. (fl. 1861-1864)
Maxwell mainly talks about the young ladies that are now in his acquaintance.
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7 December 1862
She does not like the fact that he called her "handsome" in his last letter.
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26 December 1862
She is glad he was not injured by the recent bombardment. She describes her Christmas which they spent with Richard's parents.
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29 December 1862
Austin, J.J. (fl. 1861-1864)
He mentions a letter from Charlie that describes a battle in Fredericksburg. He insists that Richard would like country life if he had not only experienced the hardships.
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1863
She describes her New Year's Day which involved a mouse.
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2 January 1863
He describes what he did last Christmas Eve.
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17 January 1863
She recently went with her parents to Richard's father's house and they had a nice time.
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20 January 1863
She is glad he is learning to sidesaddle well. She also warns him not to dream so loud and finds the idea of him calling her name in his sleep funny.
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25 January 1863
She writes that his father has bought his coat and that she has been invited to a ball.
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9 February 1863
Davis, J.M. (fl. 1861-1864)
He writes about Richard's mother and father and says his father is doing well and his mother is anxious for him to come home so that she may embrace him.
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10 February 1863
She tells of the recent marriage of a mutual acquaintance.
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16 February 1863
She thought a recent letter of his may have been a valentine but no such luck. His parents are going to a benefit party and they want her to go with them.
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21 February 1863
Martie (fl. 1861-1864)
He writes about how bad the winter is but it is great for sleighing.
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1 March 1863
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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