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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes there is great anxiety over the fall of Sumter which appears to hold out. He also mentions a party for Mrs. Watson that has been postponed.

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to Richard H. Jackson

On the front page there is a sketch of a Hawkins' Zouave with a long, stretched out neck. He writes that that he was hired to drive a wagon and deliver goods uptown for [illegible] but looks like Duncan's Sons for $8 a week. Also, he says Mr...

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to Richard H. Jackson

He acknowledges that the he has recived the $50.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he has received two letters from Richard. He is fine and has been getting the hang of his new job.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He remarks that Richard has grown much more comfortable since going through several hardships than he was at the beginning. Mr. Stewart recommends he make his acquaintance with with a Mr. A. Keeling, who was once enlisted but is now living in...

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has sent the diary that Richard requested.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He mentions a John who received a letter from Richard and intends to settle up with him after Christmas.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that on Christmas, he and Richard's mother passed the time with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. He is preparing for General Corcoran's funeral.

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to Richard H. Jackson

They spent time with the Watsons again. He names everything they ate.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He has sent Richard another diary.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the weather mainly and how there has been excellent sleighing.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the performance of "Barney Williams and his Wife.."

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to Richard H. Jackson

She mentions various friends: Carry, Mary Harrison, Miss Haller, etc.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He complains that Richard never writes and wants to know if he is made at him. He then calls attention to the fact that Richard is writing to more than one lady.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that he enjoys Richard's letters. He is with his friend Charley and asks why he cannot get a furlough to come to New York.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He apologizes for not responding sooner and praises the youth that are risking their lives for their country. The subject of Martha and her activities comes up.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He informs Richard that Theodore had been sick recently. He also mentioned that he better be careful when writing to Miss Watson and Miss Milligan.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He writes that the wounded of his regiment have come into town. The last page is an army song called "Marching Song."

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to Richard H. Jackson

Watson describes Richard's father's wedding. He notes that he saw Martha who told him Mr. Snow saw his father and told him about his regiment.

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to Richard H. Jackson

His friend tells him the story of how he got back to New York starting with when he left Roanoke Island.

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to Richard H. Jackson

The letter requests several items such as pants, bully cap, blanket, dishes, revolver, etc.

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to Richard H. Jackson

He praises him on his mature attitude toward his father's marriage. Then goes on about how interesting the news about the war is, expecially Burnside and McClellan.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

writes he is in great distress because he has heard nothing favorable toward his application for employment. asks Bruce to use his influence.

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to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks what Scruggs' chances are in getting the clerkship position.

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