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13 August 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
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
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
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