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4 November 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He will be sending the valise of all the items he requested and is anxious to hear of its receipt.
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30 November 1862
Two letters sent in same envelope. One from Elizabeth Jackson and another from Henry Jackson written on the same day. He has sent the valise with everything requested..Elizabeth heard a friend of had died.
GLC07705.243
21 March 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He is glad that his father received the $35. He regrets that there is no news and is forced to write a short letter.
GLC07705.052
10 April 1862
They were ordered to embark on board the gun boat "Virginia." They anchored where they found a house and a man with a truce flag. 25 or 30 men came out which they took as prisoners. They all got new uniforms.
GLC07705.054
15 April 1862
He enjoyed the Chaplain's lecture. He is going to Elizabeth City next.
GLC07705.055
25 April 1862
He gives a detailed account of the Battle of River Bridge. A close friend of his , William, is killed in battle. In total they lost 12 or 15 men.
GLC07705.057
1 May 1862
An order was read to reduce the regiment of three corporals. A John Davis was one of them. He warns his father not to tell John's parents.
GLC07705.059
5 May 1862
The received a letter from John Davis's sister asking why his father hasn't called on him.
GLC07705.060
12 May 1862
He includes sketch with a soldier standing next to a cannon, tee pees, an American Indian and a banner that says "Union." He mentions a Sergeant Chas E. Hill.
GLC07705.062
23 May 1862
He received the news of his father's upcoming marriage and trip to Rochester. Fred L., who has been sick for some time received a furlough. He mentions all the possessions he left behind when he enlisted.
GLC07705.064
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