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26 December 1862
Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
She is glad he was not injured by the recent bombardment. She describes her Christmas which they spent with Richard's parents.
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27 December 1862
Cafferty, R.P., fl. 1861-1864
He describes his Christmas and mentions that he got a letter from James Armstrong.
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She hopes he comes out of every battle safe. Currently, she belongs to a linting party that meets three times a week to scrape lint for the wounded soldiers.
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29 December 1862
Austin, J.J., fl. 1861-1864
He mentions a letter from Charlie that describes a battle in Fredericksburg. He insists that Richard would like country life if he had not only experienced the hardships.
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1863
She describes her New Year's Day which involved a mouse.
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26 November 1863
Hazelton, C.B., fl. 1861-1864
He thinks he may go to Washington in a week or two, if not he will try to get to where Richard is. He is hoping they will have Charleston within the month.
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10 December 1863
Knight, L.M., fl. 1861-1864
He heard that Captain Wheaton is sick. Also he wants to get Jimmy Fileon a clerkship position.
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15 March 1863
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
He mentions the clothing that Richard requested and how he is busy getting everything together to send to him. He mentions Miss Milligan.
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19 March 1863
He is sending the collars he requested along with some tobacco and a few cigars.
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25 March 1863
He writes that his son should get a very warm reception upon his return. Also, he says business has been good lately. He mentions Mr. Austin.
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