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20 August 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
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He is glad his father received the $22 and glad he heard from Mr. Evarts even though his attempts were not successful.
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29 August 1862
He heard Gen. Lee and his army were advancing , so cavalry and artillery changed their positions. He wants to know why Mr. Watson doesn't write. Andy Dobbs brought 15 new recruits.
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2 September 1862
He heard a bridge blow up as well as a goverment factory. He describes the country side. Last page written over.
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16 September 1862
The cavalry rode to the edge of town and met the rebels in considerable force. The union troops then entered the town admidst much cheering. A false report surfaced that he was taken prisoner.He had dysentary.
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19 September 1862
He has enclosed 3 card photographs, not included here.
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22 September 1862
They lost 300 or 400 men in the last battle.
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7 October 1862
He notes that President Lincoln arrived in town after his visit with the Grand Army and made two short speeches.
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11 October 1862
He writes that Mr. Hallow received his father's letter informing him the money written for by him had been sent on.
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29 October 1862
He left encampment at Pleasant Valley and marched onward until they crossed the Potomac into Virginia. He is now in charge of some 40 men.
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3 November 1862-4 November 1862
He camped where the rebels had possession of in the morning. A skirmish broke out.
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