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August 1888
Jackson, Richard H. (fl. 1861-1864)
[Invitation to the Sixth Reunion of The Survivors Association of the Third Georgia Regiment]
GLC07705.174
23 September 1863
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.
GLC07705.176
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.
GLC07705.179
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.
GLC07705.180
1 November 1863
The final bombardment of Fort Sumter took place and destroyed the old Confederate flag that flew above it.
GLC07705.182
2 November 1863
He sent $50 by Adams Express.
GLC07705.183
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
GLC07705.185
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
GLC07705.187
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.
GLC07705.188
9 December 1863
One of their monitors sank and the cause is unknown. There is not much firing going on at present.
GLC07705.189
26 December 1863-27 December 1863
He mentions a possible visit to [Hernandria?] and mentions John Davis and the Watsons.
GLC07705.191
2 January 1864
He sends $50 home. He writes of the time when he may walk in and surprise his father.
GLC07705.193
13 January 1864
He recounts the raising of the "starry banner" over Fort Wagner. He described it as a gala time.
GLC07705.195
17 January 1862
Jackson, Henry (fl. 1862-1864)
to Richard H. Jackson
He tried to see Mr. Choate but did not see him, so handed the money over to Sam. He notes an entire list of food items he has sent via Adams Express and mentions a friend of the family who is sick.
GLC07705.198
10 February 1862
He writes that he has received money that RIchard sent and he has also sent some Sunday articles. He heard that Roanoke Island was attacked last Monday and fighting was still going on.
GLC07705.199
11 February 1862
He reiterates that he received the $35 and paid $20 to Mr. Choate. He heard that Roanoke Island was captured after three days.
GLC07705.201
10 March 1862
Jackson, Henry (fl. 1861-1864)
He had trouble at the post office and has sent a newspaper along.Charlie Austen and his cousin send their regards.
GLC07705.205
13 March 1862
The loss of the Cumberland and Congress at Newport News caused depression at home. He informs him that the whole Union army on the Potomac is on the advance and is glad his son is so devoted to his country.
GLC07705.206
29 March 1862
He went to a lecture by Richard's chaplain who talked about the war in North Carolina. His only fault was "he lugged in the negro too much in his discourse." He gave an engaging account of his experiences, after which he approached him and asked...
GLC07705.208
10 April 1862
Several gentlemen have assured him that they have written to Richard. He writes of what he has read in different newspapers about the war. He waiting for McClelland's advance on Richmond.
GLC07705.209
14 May 1862
He was in a dreadful states over a recent battle but calmed once he saw the list of killed and wounded and realized Richard wasn't on the list.
GLC07705.211
28 May 1862
He and his wife paid a visit to Davis Williamsburg. They have not heard from John and send their regards.
GLC07705.213
4 June 1862
Duplicate of GLC0775.214
GLC07705.215
21 June 1862
Very difficult to read, but looks like [Seccessionist] flag has already been pawned among the mementos of the war. He mentions Hazelton who has not read a certain book but plans to later. He describes the house he and his wife currently live.
GLC07705.217
ca. June 1862
Read in the paper that several thousand of Burnside's troops have landed at Newport News, which led him to believe Richard was among them.
GLC07705.219
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