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23 September 1863
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He has not received his watch as of yet. Meanwhile the enemy continues to annoy them on Moultrie and James' Island, but the losses are small. He has a bad toothache.
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16 October 1863
They are engaged in strengthening Fort Wagner Gregg, interested in couple of people his father mentioned in his last letter; John and Coyvette Martha. He still feels bitter toward them.
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23 October 1863
He is very busy and does not have adequate time to pursue his arithmetic and other leisure activities. He thinks that when Charleston is taken, he will have an easier time of it.
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1 November 1863
The final bombardment of Fort Sumter took place and destroyed the old Confederate flag that flew above it.
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2 November 1863
He sent $50 by Adams Express.
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9 November 1863
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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