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23 September 1863
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He has not received his watch as of yet. Meanwhile the enemy continues to annoy them on Moultrie and James' Island, but the losses are small. He has a bad toothache.
GLC07705.176
16 October 1863
They are engaged in strengthening Fort Wagner Gregg, interested in couple of people his father mentioned in his last letter; John and Coyvette Martha. He still feels bitter toward them.
GLC07705.179
23 October 1863
He is very busy and does not have adequate time to pursue his arithmetic and other leisure activities. He thinks that when Charleston is taken, he will have an easier time of it.
GLC07705.180
1 November 1863
The final bombardment of Fort Sumter took place and destroyed the old Confederate flag that flew above it.
GLC07705.182
2 November 1863
He sent $50 by Adams Express.
GLC07705.183
9 November 1863
He rode up to the front again and took position in the Beacon where he took a peep at Sumter. He mentions John Davis
GLC07705.185
25 November 1863
He hopes his father will find his new position satisfactory. The bombardment is progressively slowing and there are signs of Charleston soon succumbing
GLC07705.187
29 November 1863-2 December 1863
He describes Thanksgiving. Things have quieted near Fort Wagner. He requests a picture of Martha and describes the weather. He met a deserter who claimed to have come from the Rebels but it turned out he was nothing but a Union deserter.
GLC07705.188
9 December 1863
One of their monitors sank and the cause is unknown. There is not much firing going on at present.
GLC07705.189
1 August 1862
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He called at the office of his son's regiment but was disappointed when he didn't find him. Mr. Evarts is away but will return. He mentions Mr. Watson.
GLC07705.222
13 August 1862
He believes his son now looks older after a year in the army. He read in the paper that McClellan is withdrawing his army from Harrison's Landing.
GLC07705.224
17 August 1862
He received a letter from Mr. Evartsa nd mentions John Davis and Mr. Dobbs.
GLC07705.225
10 September 1862
He has not yet reached Saratoga. He read about the capturing of 1400 rebels in the paper. Mentions a Mr. Lloyd.
GLC07705.228
3 October 1862
Jackson, Elizabeth, fl. 1861-1864
She writes that she is taking a "mother's interest" in him. She saw Martha and learned about his writing to her.
GLC07705.230
16 October 1862
He is worried about money he has sent to his son by Adams Express. He is concerned that he knows nothing about his son's movements. He heard of a second regiment of the Hawkin's Zouaves under the auspices of his chaplain.
GLC07705.232
Duplicate of GLC07705.232.
GLC07705.233
20 October 1862
He knows he will probably never recover the money he sent. Notes that he has received ninety-five letters from his son and has not had trouble recceiving mail from him up until this point. He is anxious because the army is on the advance.
GLC07705.235
28 October 1862
He includes a copy of a letter he received from a friend of his informing him of the safety of the money he sent earlier.
GLC07705.236
31 October 1862
Congratulates his son on his promotion.
GLC07705.238
3 November 1862
He wishes him success in his new promotion. Then lists the articles his son has asked him to send. He fills him in on the news such as that of Captain Hannah who was shot through the head by a man who seized his horse. Mr. Watson also congratulates...
GLC07705.240
4 November 1862
He will be sending the valise of all the items he requested and is anxious to hear of its receipt.
GLC07705.241
30 November 1862
Two letters sent in same envelope. One from Elizabeth Jackson and another from Henry Jackson written on the same day. He has sent the valise with everything requested..Elizabeth heard a friend of had died.
GLC07705.243
21 March 1862
He is glad that his father received the $35. He regrets that there is no news and is forced to write a short letter.
GLC07705.052
10 April 1862
They were ordered to embark on board the gun boat "Virginia." They anchored where they found a house and a man with a truce flag. 25 or 30 men came out which they took as prisoners. They all got new uniforms.
GLC07705.054
15 April 1862
He enjoyed the Chaplain's lecture. He is going to Elizabeth City next.
GLC07705.055
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