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1861-1877
[Oakes Family grave]
Collateral items of 6 photographs taken of the Oakes family grave, including Sylvanus P. Oakes, Kate Oakes, William L. Oakes, Margaret A Oakes.
GLC03136.122
29 June 1859
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
He arrives in Albany and travels from Albany to Troy. Then he took a train and described the scenery as "splendid." He gives his address where he will receive mail.
GLC07705.001
3 July 1859
He makes stops in Crowne Point, Port Henry and a place called "Maria." He describes Maria as a great place for hunting and fishing. At one point they camped in a deserted log hut.
GLC07705.002
14 August 1860
He stayed in a house owned by a Mr. Barlow and developed a terrible toothache and had to see the doctor. Then he went sailing and visited Rattle Snake Mountain.
GLC07705.003
13 May 1861
He is about to leave Rikers Island and assures his father he is safe and leaves him some instructions. He wants him to call after his weekly salary. He writes he could not rest "until I took and shouldered my musket in defence of my country."
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17 May 1861
He currently has excellent accomodations. He expects to get to the city by Sunday and is enjoying good health.
GLC07705.005
23 May 1861
He will call on his father when he reaches the city. He wants to know the details of his interview with Mr. Choate.
GLC07705.006
2 June 1861
He is glad to finally be leaving Rikers Island, and says he would have deserted if they had been there one more week. Once they reach Fort Monroe, everyone will have to have a rifle. He insists his father draw his pay every month as it will be of no...
GLC07705.007
4 June 1861
He writes that he is very busy and cannot write much now but will write a long letter soon.
GLC07705.008
11 June 1861
He briefly outlines a battle that took place at Bethel where the enemy was 8,000 strong. They expect them to attack again. the union lays siege with 10,000 federal troops.
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