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22 September 1862
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
They lost 300 or 400 men in the last battle.
GLC07705.102
7 October 1862
He notes that President Lincoln arrived in town after his visit with the Grand Army and made two short speeches.
GLC07705.104
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.
GLC07705.105
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.
GLC07705.108
3 November 1862-4 November 1862
He camped where the rebels had possession of in the morning. A skirmish broke out.
GLC07705.110
12 November 1862
He writes they are still here but will probably move on Thursday.
GLC07705.113
20 November 1862
He describes a skirmish across the Rappahanock. He reports that he received the valise with all the items he requested and requests more items like a coat and boots.
GLC07705.115
24 February 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He is very proud that his son is in the "gallant ninth" he has been reading about. celebrated Washington's birthday. He sent the (looks like "Flushaled") Papers.
GLC07705.203
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
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
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
28 July 1862
He writes of how his son has been exposed to the sad reality of life so early on and how proud he is of his devotion to his country. He met a young man from his son's regiment who said Richard has changed in appearance.
GLC07705.221
25 January 1863
He talks about the coat he might pruchase from Captain Rodriguez.
GLC07705.131
26 January 1863
Lt. Col. Kimball will be in New York and Richard has told him to stop in and see his father.
GLC07705.132
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