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19 June 1861
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
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Once again asks his father to writer to the Colonel asking for his discharge. He thinks he can get it because he is underage.
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27 June 1861
He thanks his father for his kind letter and for writing to the Secretary for his discharge. Sorry to hear his father feels bad about it.
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14 July 1861
He thanks him for all he is doing to try to get his discharge, but says he does not want his father to feel bad if he does not succeed.
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24 July 1861
A gun-boat called Penguin lies there for the purpose of watching the movements of the enemy. He heard the sound of muskets firing while at brigade drill. He later learned it was a sham battle between regiments.
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17 December 1861
He tells him to pay Mr. Choate what he owes when he gets paid. They have removed to Camp Windfield..
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23 December 1861
Thanks him for the picture of himself before he enlisted. Then describes his regiment flag and asks his father why he isn't using the money he sent
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12 January 1862
There is a rumor of their intended departure on Gen. Burnside's expedition which is strengthened by the arrival or 2 or 3 light draught gun boats daily. Everyone has been preparing by making requisitons for extra ammunition and equipment. He insists...
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14 January 1862
It is now a reality that they will go on General Burnside's expedition. He requests several newspapers.
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28 January 1862
They experienced hurricane-like weather. Now it seems as though they won't go on Burnside's expedition but will keep his father posted
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2 February 1862
He finally received orders to pack up and leave for Burnside's expedition. They will be aboard the Spaulding. He writes he may not hear from him for sometime, but tells him not to worry.
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