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20 January 1863
Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
She is glad he is learning to sidesaddle well. She also warns him not to dream so loud and finds the idea of him calling her name in his sleep funny.
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25 January 1863
She writes that his father has bought his coat and that she has been invited to a ball.
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9 February 1863
Davis, J.M., fl. 1861-1864
He writes about Richard's mother and father and says his father is doing well and his mother is anxious for him to come home so that she may embrace him.
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10 February 1863
She tells of the recent marriage of a mutual acquaintance.
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16 February 1863
She thought a recent letter of his may have been a valentine but no such luck. His parents are going to a benefit party and they want her to go with them.
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21 February 1863
Martie, fl. 1861-1864
He writes about how bad the winter is but it is great for sleighing.
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1 March 1863
Maxwell, Alexander S., fl. 1861-1864
He is currently very sick but hopes to get better soon. He is waiting for a response from Richard and will send a photograph of himself.
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14 March 1863
Gus, fl. 1861-1864
He thanks him for finally sending a letter. He is glad he made Lieutenant and thanks him for his kindness toward Fred when he was sick.
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29 March 1863
He writes that he is very well and has recently seen Miss Hatteras but has not been down to see Miss Harrison. He has heard the 9th Army Corps has gone out in New [illegible but looks like York] to the Western Department but he does not know if they...
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16 April 1863
She heard from his father that he has now been removed from Newport News.
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