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1 April 1863
Jackson, Henry, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He tells his son he has called to order the cap he requested but he will not get it until Friday so he will mail it Saturday at the latest.
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7 April 1863
Thanks him for the $100 he sent. He is glad his son has pleasant quarters at Fortress Monroe.
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13 April 1863
He hopes he will not be too disappointed to learn the War Department has decided to retain the service of the two-year men. He is sorry to hear of Col. Kimball's death.
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22 April 1863
He describes Col. Kimball's funeral.
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21 June 1863
Patterson, Sam S., fl. 1861-1864
He heard Richard was in town but did not know where to find him. He is expecting to go back to Frederick soon but they are currently advancing and it is uncertain when they could return.
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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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27 July 1863
She informs him that she has never thought of him in any other way than as a friend and was unprepared for his question in that regard. She apologizes for wounding him and says he is always welcome to visit.
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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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