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20 January 1863
Watson, Martha, fl. 1861-1864
to Richard H. Jackson
She is glad he is learning to sidesaddle well. She also warns him not to dream so loud and finds the idea of him calling her name in his sleep funny.
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25 January 1863
She writes that his father has bought his coat and that she has been invited to a ball.
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29 January 1863
He admonishes Richard for not writing and mentions the "girls." He mentions several mutual acquaintances and a Methodist meeting. There are pages missing.
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4 February 1863
She was invited to a ball but her mother will not let her go. She hopes he can get a furlough soon.
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9 February 1863
Davis, J.M., fl. 1861-1864
He writes about Richard's mother and father and says his father is doing well and his mother is anxious for him to come home so that she may embrace him.
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