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7 April 1863
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
Thanks him for the $100 he sent. He is glad his son has pleasant quarters at Fortress Monroe.
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22 April 1863
He describes Col. Kimball's funeral.
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10 July 1863
Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864
She writes that John came to visit her last night and that it must be beautiful where he is is because of the abundance of fish.
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20 July 1863
Sam, fl. 1861-1865
Since he returned over 5,000 patients have been admitted to the hospital. He received a letter from Davis recently and has received a furlough he didn't even ask for.
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28 August 1863
Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864
He thanks him for the information RIchard sent him. He was surprised by Richard's current address since he thought he had already served long enough but realized he was doing something quite different now.
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6 September 1863
Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864
He mentions Gus Snow and Jimmy Armstrong. He talks about how great the weather is and bemoans the fact that there are not many women at Hilton's Head.
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19 September 1863
Armstrong, J.A., fl. 1861-1864
He tells Richard he has just been drafted.
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12 October 1863
He received a letter from Sam recently that talked about a Mr. John M. Auliff and his success as a rum seller.
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31 October 1863
He dreamt there had been a battle of Chattanooga. Even though Pemberton is dead, he dreamt he commanded the rebel forces and was defeated. He tells Richard about the shoe business and the different ladies that come into his shop.
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11 November 1863
Kid, fl. 1861-1864
He writes that there was a falling out between himself and Mr. Dunshaw, the general clerk. They got into a fight and Kid knocked him down. Since then they have been civil.
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