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19 June 1861
Jackson, Richard H., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
Once again asks his father to writer to the Colonel asking for his discharge. He thinks he can get it because he is underage.
GLC07705.011
22 June 1861
He begs his father to get him discharged on account of his age.
GLC07705.012
27 June 1861
He thanks his father for his kind letter and for writing to the Secretary for his discharge. Sorry to hear his father feels bad about it.
GLC07705.013
8 July 1861
He writes about the capture of four Lousiana Zouaves and a secession flag. He thinks his father has a better chance of getting his discharge if he applies to the magistrate on a writ of Habeus Corpus.
GLC07705.014
14 July 1861
He thanks him for all he is doing to try to get his discharge, but says he does not want his father to feel bad if he does not succeed.
GLC07705.015
17 July 1861
He no longer cares whether he goes home or not. Says he was only homesick and has grown accustomed to his circumstances.
GLC07705.016
24 July 1861
A gun-boat called Penguin lies there for the purpose of watching the movements of the enemy. He heard the sound of muskets firing while at brigade drill. He later learned it was a sham battle between regiments.
GLC07705.017
6 March 1863
Heap, Henry, fl. 1863
to father
GLC09182.01
30 April 1862
Opdycke, Emerson, fl. 1862-1863
to friend
GLC09182.02
3 June
[illegible]
to Henry Moffett
GLC09182.03
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