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19 September 1863
Armstrong, J.A., fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
He tells Richard he has just been drafted.
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22 September 1863
Kid, fl. 1861-1864
He had a splendid ride to Seabrook and enjoyed the plantations. He received a note from Richard's father reminding him of the parcel containing his watch.
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12 October 1863
Gibbons, Patrick F., fl. 1861-1864
He received a letter from Sam recently that talked about a Mr. John M. Auliff and his success as a rum seller.
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17 October 1863
Hazelton, C.B., fl. 1861-1864
He was surprised to hear that he had gone South again but he supposes Richard must be making plenty of money. He asks Richard to send all the sea shells he can get.
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31 October 1863
Merritt, John B., fl. 1861-1864
He dreamt there had been a battle of Chattanooga. Even though Pemberton is dead, he dreamt he commanded the rebel forces and was defeated. He tells Richard about the shoe business and the different ladies that come into his shop.
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11 November 1863
He writes that there was a falling out between himself and Mr. Dunshaw, the general clerk. They got into a fight and Kid knocked him down. Since then they have been civil.
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2 December 1863
Child, Charles, fl. 1861-1864
The new 9th was consolidated with the 17th and the whole regiment is in Tennessee now. He mention several mutual acquaintances whose positions in the service at recently changed.
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3 December 1863
Andy, fl. 1861-1865
Andy writes he has recently gotten a job making camera boxes. Their mtual friend William Bagwell was recently killed in the navy yard by falling from a scaffold.
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4 December 1863
Cafferty, R.P., fl. 1861-1864
He writes it will be impossible to come see Richard now as they are very busy. He has not seen Martha since his departure,
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13 December 1863
He writes he is glad to hear of the death of those "inhuman monsters." It is not clear what he is referring to since he he says they can stand on their hind legs. He relays the news that a steamboat was destroyed by fire. Describes a surprise party...
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